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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: $43,345

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $36,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,025

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $33,981

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201320132013
ModelGLSGLSGLS1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63128i135i135is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $68,700 $93,850 $124,100 $31,200 $39,300 $43,250
Base Invoice $63,891 $87,281 $115,413 $28,885 $36,335 $39,970
Lighting Package 1,390          
Multicontour seats 1,100          
Premium 1 Package 3,830          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720     550 550 550
Obstacle detection, rear 970     380 380 380
Leather seating surfaces 1,620          
Heated steering wheel 250 250   190    
Premium Package       3,600 2,400 2,400
Xenon HID headlights       900    
M Sport Package       1,900    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       100    
Technology Package       2,350 2,350 2,350
Wood trim       500    
Heated front seats       500   500
Auto-dimming headlights       250 250 250
Cold Weather Package         550  
Sport seats         400  
Lighting Package 1,293          
Multicontour seats 1,023          
Premium 1 Package 3,562          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670     500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 902     345 345 345
Leather seating surfaces 1,507          
Heated steering wheel 233 233   175    
Premium Package       3,275 2,185 2,185
Xenon HID headlights       820    
M Sport Package       1,730    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       90    
Technology Package       2,140 2,140 2,140
Wood trim       455    
Heated front seats       455   455
Auto-dimming headlights       230 230 230
Cold Weather Package         500  
Sport seats         365  
Options (change) 9,880 250 0 11,220 6,880 6,430
Options (change) 9,190 233 0 10,215 6,265 5,855
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $79,505 $95,025 $125,025 $43,345 $47,105 $50,605
Total Invoice $74,006 $88,439 $116,338 $40,025 $43,525 $46,750

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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: $24,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,889
Model Year201720172017201320132013
ModelGLSGLSGLS1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63128i135i135is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionT9T9T7M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$79,505$95,025$125,025$43,345$47,105$50,605
Adjustments for Features-11,990-14,730-18,780-75-1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,515$80,295$106,245$43,270$46,980$50,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,780$38,730$0$3,710$7,335
Total Invoice$74,006$88,439$116,338$40,025$43,525$46,750
Adjustments for Features-11,161-13,709-17,475-69-1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,845$74,730$98,863$39,956$43,410$46,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,885$36,018$0$3,454$6,794

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

Model Year201720172017201320132013
ModelGLSGLSGLS1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63128i135i135is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200   
6-speed manual   $150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850   
Cruise control$150$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$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$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Tires, run-flat   $150$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$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150   
Second-row low console   $100$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   
Residual heat   $50$50$50
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$200
Running boards $350$350   
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0$0$0
Sunroof$900$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$50
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150   
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0   
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
SD Card slot$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   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Traffic information   $25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices   $0$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$75
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Headlight washers    $50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000   
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$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$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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Metal pedals     $75
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   
Wood trim$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   
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$16,540$19,280$23,330$4,625$4,675$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,990$14,730$18,780$75$125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,161-13,709-17,475-69-1150

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

Model Year20172013
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

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%
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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested134052%
Total Not Requested125048%

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
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
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
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
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 Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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