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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: $48,825

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $74,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,090

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $68,458

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelGL1-Series
TrimAMG GL63135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $122,100 $39,300
Base Invoice $112,623 $36,335
BMW Assist   650
M Sport Package   1,300
Premium Package   1,750
Navigation system   2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
App support   250
Heated front seats   500
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Obstacle detection, rear   380
Proximity key   500
6-speed manual   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
BMW Assist   590
M Sport Package   1,185
Premium Package   1,595
Navigation system   1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
App support   230
Heated front seats   455
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Obstacle detection, rear   345
Proximity key   455
6-speed manual   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 0 8,630
Options (change) 0 7,860
Destination 925 895
Total Price $123,025 $48,825
Total Invoice $113,548 $45,090

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,817
Model Year20162012
ModelGL1-Series
TrimAMG GL63135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine550hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21215/40-18
Total Price$123,025$48,825
Adjustments for Features-18,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,995$48,825
Total Invoice$113,548$45,090
Adjustments for Features-16,6410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$96,907$45,090

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

Model Year20162012
ModelGL1-Series
TrimAMG GL63135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Power door closers$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$21,305$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$18,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-16,6410

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

Model Year20162012
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 Weight5,687 lb.3,373 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
BMW 1-Series 135i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
M 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 buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested150595%
Total Not Requested755%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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