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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: $41,775

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $16,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,570

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $15,932

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320102010
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $47,270 $58,800 $96,100 $29,150 $36,050
Base Invoice $43,961 $54,684 $89,373 $27,000 $33,345
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290      
Premium 1 Package 3,700 3,700      
Multicontour front seats 1,100 1,100 1,100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310 310      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720   550 550
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970   350 350
Proximity key 650 650   500 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620      
Premium Package       4,100 3,400
Sport Package       1,300 1,100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       100 120
Navigation system       2,100 2,100
Xenon HID headlights       900  
Auto-dimming headlights       250 250
HD radio       350 350
iPod integration       400 400
Heated front seats       500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200      
Premium 1 Package 3,441 3,441      
Multicontour front seats 1,023 1,023 1,023    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288 288      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670   500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902   320 320
Proximity key 605 605   455 455
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507      
Premium Package       3,730 3,095
Sport Package       1,185 1,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       90 110
Navigation system       1,910 1,910
Xenon HID headlights       820  
Auto-dimming headlights       230 230
HD radio       315 315
iPod integration       365 365
Heated front seats       455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320
Options (change) 10,360 10,360 1,100 11,750 9,970
Options (change) 9,636 9,636 1,023 10,695 9,075
Destination 905 905 905 875 875
Total Price $58,535 $70,065 $98,105 $41,775 $46,895
Total Invoice $54,502 $65,225 $91,301 $38,570 $43,295

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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: $11,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,760
Model Year20132013201320102010
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$58,535$70,065$98,105$41,775$46,895
Adjustments for Features-5,555-7,905-12,0800-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,980$62,160$86,025$41,775$46,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,180$33,045$0$4,970
Total Invoice$54,502$65,225$91,301$38,570$43,295
Adjustments for Features-5,172-7,359-11,2420-138
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,330$57,866$80,059$38,570$43,157
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,536$30,729$0$4,587

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

Model Year20132013201320102010
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
RWD$0  $0$0
AWD $1700$1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $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 warning  $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$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  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
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   
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325  
CD player$125$125 $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration   $100$100
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  
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  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
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  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Upholstered instrument panel $300   
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
Total Value of Features$8,205$10,555$14,730$2,650$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,555$7,905$12,080$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,172-7,359-11,2420-138

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

Model Year20132010
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 headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested149072%
Total Not Requested57528%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested149072%
Total Not Requested57528%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

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?
Sunroof900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
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 Requested420598%
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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