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

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,775

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $12,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,660

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $11,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620102010
ModelM-ClassM-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimML350ML500128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $29,150 $36,050
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $27,000 $33,345
Comfort Package 1,450 1,450    
Sunroof 1,390 1,290    
Premium Package 6,150 3,750 4,100 3,400
Lighting Package 890 890    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 550 550
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 350 350
Heated front seats 690   500 500
Satellite radio 500 500    
Proximity key   1,080 500 500
Sport Package     1,300 1,100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     100 120
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Navigation system     2,100 2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Comfort Package 1,349 1,349    
Sunroof 1,293 1,200    
Premium Package 5,720 3,488 3,730 3,095
Lighting Package 828 828    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698 320 320
Heated front seats 642   455 455
Satellite radio 465 465    
Proximity key   1,004 455 455
Sport Package     1,185 1,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     90 110
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Navigation system     1,910 1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Options (change) 12,510 10,400 10,750 8,970
Options (change) 11,637 9,674 9,785 8,165
Destination 775 775 875 875
Total Price $53,035 $59,675 $40,775 $45,895
Total Invoice $49,380 $55,554 $37,660 $42,385

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,521
Model Year2006200620102010
ModelM-ClassM-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimML350ML500128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6302hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$53,035$59,675$40,775$45,895
Adjustments for Features-4,510-4,7850-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,525$54,890$40,775$45,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,365$0$4,970
Total Invoice$49,380$55,554$37,660$42,385
Adjustments for Features-4,199-4,4550-139
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,181$51,099$37,660$42,246
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,918$0$4,586

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2006200620102010
ModelM-ClassM-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimML350ML500128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Hill descent control$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50 $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,315$6,590$1,805$1,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,510$4,785$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,199-4,4550-139

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20062010
ModelM-Class1-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase114.7 in104.7 in
Length188.5 in171.7 in
Width75.2 in68.8 in
Height69.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested50049%
Total Not Requested51551%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested255068%
Total Not Requested117532%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested50049%
Total Not Requested51551%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested160071%
Total Not Requested65029%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 Requested395592%
Total Not Requested3258%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
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 Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
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 link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 Requested275589%
Total Not Requested32511%
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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