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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: $39,270

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $20,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,270

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $19,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $48,990 $57,590 $94,990 $28,600 $34,900
Base Invoice $45,561 $53,559 $88,341 $26,490 $32,290
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290      
Premium 2 Package 5,370 5,370      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720   550 550
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970   350 350
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620      
Premium Package       3,700 3,400
Navigation system       2,100 2,100
Xenon HID headlights       800  
HD radio       350 350
iPod integration       400 400
Heated front seats       500 500
Proximity key       500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription       595 595
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200      
Premium 2 Package 4,994 4,994      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670   500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902   320 320
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507      
Premium Package       3,365 3,095
Navigation system       1,910 1,910
Xenon HID headlights       730  
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) 9,970 9,970 0 9,845 8,745
Options (change) 9,273 9,273 0 8,955 7,955
Destination 875 875 875 825 825
Total Price $59,835 $68,435 $95,865 $39,270 $44,470
Total Invoice $55,709 $63,707 $89,216 $36,270 $41,070

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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: $13,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,066
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$59,835$68,435$95,865$39,270$44,470
Adjustments for Features-6,845-7,195-11,7200-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,990$61,240$84,145$39,270$44,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,250$31,155$0$4,950
Total Invoice$55,709$63,707$89,216$36,270$41,070
Adjustments for Features-6,373-6,698-10,9070-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,336$57,009$78,309$36,270$40,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,673$28,973$0$4,569

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

Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manual   $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
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 area partition net$40$40$40  
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Second-row low console   $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Running boards $350   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325  
CD player$125$125 $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Chronometer  $100  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,070$9,420$13,945$2,225$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,845$7,195$11,720$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,373-6,698-10,9070-231

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

Model Year20122008
ModelM-Class1-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase114.8 in104.7 in
Length189.1 in171.7 in
Width75.2 in68.8 in
Height70.7 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested121539%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested121539%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
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 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 Requested330598%
Total Not Requested752%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
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 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 Requested300598%
Total Not Requested752%

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