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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: $41,495

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $51,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,305

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $48,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelM-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimML63 AMG128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $92,590 $29,400 $35,850
Base Invoice $86,109 $27,230 $33,160
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  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Obstacle detection, rear   350 350
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 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  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
Obstacle detection, rear   320 320
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) 0 11,270 9,870
Options (change) 0 10,250 8,975
Destination 875 825 825
Total Price $93,465 $41,495 $46,545
Total Invoice $86,984 $38,305 $42,960

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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: $42,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,252
Model Year201120092009
ModelM-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimML63 AMG128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine503hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$93,465$41,495$46,545
Adjustments for Features-9,0550-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,410$41,495$46,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,800
Total Invoice$86,984$38,305$42,960
Adjustments for Features-8,4270-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,557$38,305$42,729
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,424

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

Model Year201120092009
ModelM-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimML63 AMG128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Total Value of Features$10,555$1,500$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,055$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,4270-231

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

Model Year20112009
ModelM-Class1-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase114.7 in104.7 in
Length188.5 in171.7 in
Width75.2 in68.8 in
Height70.1 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,706 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 Room55.9 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 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 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
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 lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 lighting150No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested315593%
Total Not Requested2257%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 lighting150No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested285593%
Total Not Requested2257%
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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