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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: $41,545

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $18,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,385

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $17,533

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201320132013
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-Class1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG128i135i135is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $48,990 $57,590 $94,990 $31,200 $39,300 $43,250
Base Invoice $45,561 $53,559 $88,341 $28,885 $36,335 $39,970
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290        
Premium 2 Package 5,370 5,370        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720   550 550 550
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970   380 380 380
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
Heated steering wheel 225 225 225 190    
Premium Package       3,600 2,400 2,400
Xenon HID headlights       900    
Cold Weather Package       700 550  
Technology Package       2,350 2,350 2,350
Wood trim       500    
Auto-dimming headlights       250 250 250
Heated front seats           500
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200        
Premium 2 Package 4,994 4,994        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670   500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902   345 345 345
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Heated steering wheel 209 209 209 175    
Premium Package       3,275 2,185 2,185
Xenon HID headlights       820    
Cold Weather Package       635 500  
Technology Package       2,140 2,140 2,140
Wood trim       455    
Auto-dimming headlights       230 230 230
Heated front seats           455
Options (change) 10,195 10,195 225 9,420 6,480 6,430
Options (change) 9,482 9,482 209 8,575 5,900 5,855
Destination 875 875 875 925 925 925
Total Price $60,060 $68,660 $96,090 $41,545 $46,705 $50,605
Total Invoice $55,918 $63,916 $89,425 $38,385 $43,160 $46,750

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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: $12,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,477
Model Year201220122012201320132013
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-Class1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG128i135i135is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$60,060$68,660$96,090$41,545$46,705$50,605
Adjustments for Features-6,505-6,855-11,3800-200-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,555$61,805$84,710$41,545$46,505$50,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,250$31,155$0$4,960$8,785
Total Invoice$55,918$63,916$89,425$38,385$43,160$46,750
Adjustments for Features-6,056-6,381-10,5910-185-254
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,862$57,535$78,834$38,385$42,975$46,496
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,673$28,972$0$4,590$8,111

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

Model Year201220122012201320132013
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-Class1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG128i135i135is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200   
6-speed manual   $150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Remote app   $25$25$25
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 
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$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$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150   
Second-row low console   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250   
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Running boards $350    
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0$0
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash  $325   
CD player$125$125 $125$125$125
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250   
USB port$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100   
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300   
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200   
Leather door panel trim  $250   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Memory system, passenger seat  $150   
Metal pedals  $75  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$8,730$9,080$13,605$2,225$2,425$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,505$6,855$11,380$0$200$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,056-6,381-10,5910-185-254

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

Model Year20122013
ModelM-Class1-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase114.8 in104.7 in
Length189.1 in172.2 in
Width75.2 in68.8 in
Height70.7 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,209 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 headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested191561%
Total Not Requested120039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested191561%
Total Not Requested120039%

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
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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 Requested385592%
Total Not Requested3258%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested106596%
Total Not Requested504%

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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
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 support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested106596%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
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 support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested106596%
Total Not Requested504%

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