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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW X1 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW X1 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,915

BMW X1 sDrive28i   
Difference: $18,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,320

BMW X1 sDrive28i   
Difference: $17,362

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201520152015
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassX1X1X1
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,990 $57,590 $94,990 $31,200 $33,000 $39,100
Base Invoice $45,561 $53,559 $88,341 $29,385 $31,040 $36,650
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290        
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970        
Premium 1 Package 3,600 3,600        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720   550 550 550
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
Proximity key 650 650        
Ultimate Package       6,150 6,150 4,750
Xenon HID headlights       900 900  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       120 120 120
Auto-dimming headlights       250 250 250
Aluminum roof rails       250 250 250
Heated front seats       500 500 500
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200        
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902        
Premium 1 Package 3,348 3,348        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670   500 500 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Proximity key 605 605        
Ultimate Package       5,595 5,595 4,325
Xenon HID headlights       820 820  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       110 110 110
Auto-dimming headlights       230 230 230
Aluminum roof rails       230 230 230
Heated front seats       455 455 455
Options (change) 9,940 9,940 1,090 8,720 8,720 6,420
Options (change) 9,246 9,246 1,014 7,940 7,940 5,850
Destination 875 875 875 995 995 995
Total Price $59,805 $68,405 $96,955 $40,915 $42,715 $46,515
Total Invoice $55,682 $63,680 $90,230 $38,320 $39,975 $43,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW X1

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X1 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,036
Model Year201220122012201520152015
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassX1X1X1
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8240hp I4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7T8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$59,805$68,405$96,955$40,915$42,715$46,515
Adjustments for Features-3,755-4,105-9,1300-1,950-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,050$64,300$87,825$40,915$40,765$44,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,250$31,775$150$0$4,050
Total Invoice$55,682$63,680$90,230$38,320$39,975$43,495
Adjustments for Features-3,496-3,821-8,4970-1,825-1,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,186$59,859$81,733$38,320$38,150$41,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,673$29,547$170$0$3,755

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW X1

Model Year201220122012201520152015
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassX1X1X1
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 $1700$1700
RWD   $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100   
Power liftgate$350$350$350   
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 $250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Lane departure warning  $200   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40   
Console with shifter   $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250   
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150 
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0   
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40   
Running boards $350    
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash  $325   
CD player$125$125 $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
S Voice support   $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0
Surround sound  $250   
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200   
Leather door panel trim  $250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75
Memory system, passenger seat  $150   
Metal pedals  $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   
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000   
Wood trim  $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   
Total Value of Features$6,780$7,130$12,155$3,025$4,975$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,755$4,105$9,130$0$1,950$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,496-3,821-8,4970-1,825-1,590

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW X1

Model Year20122015
ModelM-ClassX1
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in108.7 in
Length189.1 in176.5 in
Width75.2 in70.8 in
Height70.7 in60.8 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft347.7 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?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested171590%
Total Not Requested20010%

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?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested171590%
Total Not Requested20010%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 sDrive28i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested519094%
Total Not Requested3506%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive28i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested519094%
Total Not Requested3506%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive35i

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested319090%
Total Not Requested35010%

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