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

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

Lowest Total Price: $43,435

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $36,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,105

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $33,901

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720122012
ModelGLSGLSGLS1-Series1-Series
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $68,700 $93,850 $124,100 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $63,891 $87,281 $115,413 $28,885 $36,335
Premium 1 Package 3,830        
Lighting Package 1,390        
Multicontour seats 1,100        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720     550 550
Leather seating surfaces 1,620        
Heated steering wheel 250 250   190  
Obstacle detection, rear 970       380
BMW Assist       650 650
Premium Package       3,400 1,750
Sport Package       1,300  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       100  
Convenience Package       1,650  
Navigation system       2,150 2,150
App support       250 250
Heated front seats       500  
Auto-dimming headlights       250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350
Cold Weather Package         550
M Sport Package         1,300
Proximity key         500
Premium 1 Package 3,562        
Lighting Package 1,293        
Multicontour seats 1,023        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670     500 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,507        
Heated steering wheel 233 233   175  
Obstacle detection, rear 902       345
BMW Assist       590 590
Premium Package       3,095 1,595
Sport Package       1,185  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       90  
Convenience Package       1,500  
Navigation system       1,955 1,955
App support       230 230
Heated front seats       455  
Auto-dimming headlights       230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320
Cold Weather Package         500
M Sport Package         1,185
Proximity key         455
Options (change) 9,880 250 0 11,340 8,680
Options (change) 9,190 233 0 10,325 7,905
Destination 925 925 925 895 895
Total Price $79,505 $95,025 $125,025 $43,435 $48,875
Total Invoice $74,006 $88,439 $116,338 $40,105 $45,135

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,856
Model Year20172017201720122012
ModelGLSGLSGLS1-Series1-Series
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT9T9T7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$79,505$95,025$125,025$43,435$48,875
Adjustments for Features-11,915-14,655-18,705-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,590$80,370$106,320$43,385$48,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,780$38,730$0$5,490
Total Invoice$74,006$88,439$116,338$40,105$45,135
Adjustments for Features-11,091-13,639-17,405-460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,915$74,800$98,933$40,059$45,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,885$36,018$0$5,076

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

Model Year20172017201720122012
ModelGLSGLSGLS1-Series1-Series
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
6-speed manual   $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75  
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100 
Power door closers $300$300  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Remote climate control$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200  
Blind spot collision prevention  $150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention  $150  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250  
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo net $40$40  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Second-row low console   $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Running boards $350$350  
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Sunroof$900$900 $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Aux input   $50$50
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration   $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200  
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power release, second row seats  $50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$16,240$18,980$23,030$4,375$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,915$14,655$18,705$50$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,091-13,639-17,405-460

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

Model Year20172012
ModelGLS1-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase121.1 in104.7 in
Length202.0 in172.2 in
Width76.1 in68.8 in
Height72.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight5,401 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 GLS GLS450

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested134052%
Total Not Requested125048%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested30020%
Total Not Requested120080%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length 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

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 Requested390598%
Total Not Requested752%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
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%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
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
Total Requested150595%
Total Not Requested755%

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