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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: $41,495

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $38,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,305

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $36,329

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelGLSGLSGLS1-Series1-Series
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $29,400 $35,850
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $27,230 $33,160
Premium 1 Package 3,830        
Multicontour seats 1,100        
Lighting Package 1,390        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720     475 475
Obstacle detection, rear 970     350 350
Leather seating surfaces 1,620        
Premium Package       3,700 3,400
Sport Package       1,300 1,100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       100 100
Navigation system       2,100 2,100
Xenon HID headlights       900  
HD radio       350 350
iPod integration       400 400
Heated front seats       500 500
Proximity key       500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription       595 595
Premium 1 Package 3,562        
Multicontour seats 1,023        
Lighting Package 1,293        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670     430 430
Obstacle detection, rear 902     320 320
Leather seating surfaces 1,507        
Premium Package       3,365 3,095
Sport Package       1,185 1,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       90 90
Navigation system       1,910 1,910
Xenon HID headlights       820  
HD radio       315 315
iPod integration       365 365
Heated front seats       455 455
Proximity key       455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription       540 540
Options (change) 9,630 0 0 11,270 9,870
Options (change) 8,957 0 0 10,250 8,975
Destination 995 995 995 825 825
Total Price $80,175 $95,945 $126,295 $41,495 $46,545
Total Invoice $74,634 $89,299 $117,524 $38,305 $42,960

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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: $26,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,981
Model Year20182018201820092009
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, 14?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$80,175$95,945$126,295$41,495$46,545
Adjustments for Features-12,190-14,930-19,0800-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,985$81,015$107,215$41,495$46,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,030$39,230$0$4,800
Total Invoice$74,634$89,299$117,524$38,305$42,960
Adjustments for Features-11,348-13,896-17,7550-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,286$75,403$99,769$38,305$42,729
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,117$36,483$0$4,424

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

Model Year20182018201820092009
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  
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 app$25$25$25  
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  
Residual heat   $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
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  
Sunroof$900$900 $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
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  
SMS text-to-speech reader$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  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200  
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
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 
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  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
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  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
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
Total Value of Features$16,465$19,205$23,355$4,275$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,190$14,930$19,080$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,348-13,896-17,7550-231

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

Model Year20182009
ModelGLS1-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase121.1 in104.7 in
Length202.0 in171.7 in
Width76.1 in68.8 in
Height72.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.3,253 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 warning200No
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 support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested134052%
Total Not Requested125048%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%

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 lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
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
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 Requested330598%
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

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
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 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 buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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