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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,095

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $30,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,030

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $28,666

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelGLGL1-Series1-Series
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $58,200 $81,300 $29,400 $35,850
Base Invoice $54,126 $75,609 $27,230 $33,160
Premium II Package 8,650      
Leather seating surfaces 2,130      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720   475 475
Premium Package     3,700 3,400
Navigation system     2,100 2,100
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Obstacle detection, rear     350 350
HD radio     350 350
iPod integration     400 400
Heated front seats     500 500
Proximity key     500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595
Sport Package       1,100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       100
Premium II Package 8,044      
Leather seating surfaces 1,981      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670   430 430
Premium Package     3,365 3,095
Navigation system     1,910 1,910
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Obstacle detection, rear     320 320
HD radio     315 315
iPod integration     365 365
Heated front seats     455 455
Proximity key     455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540
Sport Package       1,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       90
Options (change) 11,500 0 9,870 9,870
Options (change) 10,695 0 8,975 8,975
Destination 875 875 825 825
Total Price $70,575 $82,175 $40,095 $46,545
Total Invoice $65,696 $76,484 $37,030 $42,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,190
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelGLGL1-Series1-Series
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine335hp V8382hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$70,575$82,175$40,095$46,545
Adjustments for Features-10,180-11,7050-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,395$70,470$40,095$45,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,075$0$5,800
Total Invoice$65,696$76,484$37,030$42,960
Adjustments for Features-9,476-10,8940-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,220$65,590$37,030$42,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,370$0$5,330

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelGLGL1-Series1-Series
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards $350  
Wheel-lip moldings $75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50 $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$12,030$13,555$1,850$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,180$11,705$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,476-10,8940-600

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20092009
ModelGL1-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase121.1 in104.7 in
Length200.6 in171.7 in
Width76.0 in68.8 in
Height72.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight5,281 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in32.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Heat-reflective glass0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Cargo area partition net40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
HD radio50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rearview camera200No
iPod integration100Yes
Power liftgate350No
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested299055%
Total Not Requested249045%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested330598%
Total Not Requested752%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested300598%
Total Not Requested752%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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