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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: $43,545

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $29,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,205

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $28,103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013201320132013
ModelGLGLGLGL1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG128i135i135is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $62,400 $63,900 $86,900 $116,925 $31,200 $39,300 $43,250
Base Invoice $58,032 $59,427 $80,817 $108,740 $28,885 $36,335 $39,970
Premium 1 Package 3,500 3,500          
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290          
Multicontour seats 1,100 1,100          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720     550 550 550
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970     380 380 380
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620          
Heated steering wheel 225 225 225   190    
Proximity key 650 650          
Premium Package         3,600 2,400 2,400
Xenon HID headlights         900    
M Sport Package         1,900    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         100    
Cold Weather Package         700 550  
Technology Package         2,350 2,350 2,350
Wood trim         500    
Auto-dimming headlights         250 250 250
Sport seats           400  
Heated front seats             500
Premium 1 Package 3,255 3,255          
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200          
Multicontour seats 1,023 1,023          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670     500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902     345 345 345
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507          
Heated steering wheel 209 209 209   175    
Proximity key 605 605          
Premium Package         3,275 2,185 2,185
Xenon HID headlights         820    
M Sport Package         1,730    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         90    
Cold Weather Package         635 500  
Technology Package         2,140 2,140 2,140
Wood trim         455    
Auto-dimming headlights         230 230 230
Sport seats           365  
Heated front seats             455
Options (change) 10,075 10,075 225 0 11,420 6,880 6,430
Options (change) 9,371 9,371 209 0 10,395 6,265 5,855
Destination 905 905 905 905 925 925 925
Total Price $73,380 $74,880 $88,030 $117,830 $43,545 $47,105 $50,605
Total Invoice $68,308 $69,703 $81,931 $109,645 $40,205 $43,525 $46,750

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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: $19,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,453
Model Year2013201320132013201320132013
ModelGLGLGLGL1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG128i135i135is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp V6 D362hp V8429hp V8550hp V8230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8830, 14830, 14180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$73,380$74,880$88,030$117,830$43,545$47,105$50,605
Adjustments for Features-10,490-10,490-13,255-18,180-125-1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,890$64,390$74,775$99,650$43,420$46,980$50,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$11,885$36,760$0$3,560$7,185
Total Invoice$68,308$69,703$81,931$109,645$40,205$43,525$46,750
Adjustments for Features-9,765-9,765-12,337-16,917-115-1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,543$59,938$69,594$92,728$40,090$43,410$46,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$11,051$34,185$0$3,320$6,660

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

Model Year2013201320132013201320132013
ModelGLGLGLGL1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG128i135i135is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200   
6-speed manual    $150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700   
RWD    $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850   
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100  
Power door closers  $300$300   
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125$125   
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200   
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200   
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200   
Blind spot collision prevention   $150   
Blind spot warning system  $200$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200   
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75   
Lane departure prevention   $150   
Lane departure warning  $200$200   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300   
Rearview camera$200$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50   
Side curtain airbags    $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150   
Tires, run-flat    $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250   
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75   
Cargo net  $40$40   
Console with shifter    $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150   
Second-row low console    $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100     
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250   
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175   
Residual heat    $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150   
Raised top speed limiter    $0 $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275   
Glass roof panel(s)   $300   
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200   
Panoramic sunroof   $1200   
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Running boards  $350$350   
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0$0$0
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325   
CD player    $125$125$125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150   
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25   
Traffic information    $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75$75
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100   
Fog lights    $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim      $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300   
Door sill trim plates    $100$100$100
Heated second row seats   $200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200   
Leather door panel trim   $250   
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200$200   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150   
Metal pedals      $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   
Power release, second row seats   $50   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Synthetic suede headliner   $650   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500   
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$14,340$14,340$17,105$22,030$3,975$3,975$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,490$10,490$13,255$18,180$125$125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,765-9,765-12,337-16,917-115-1150

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

Model Year20132013
ModelGL1-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase121.0 in104.7 in
Length201.6 in172.2 in
Width76.4 in68.8 in
Height72.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight5,402 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in32.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Total Requested164072%
Total Not Requested62528%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Total Requested164072%
Total Not Requested62528%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested385592%
Total Not Requested3258%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested175584%
Total Not Requested32516%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested175584%
Total Not Requested32516%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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