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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,325

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $20,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,540

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $19,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelR-ClassR-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimR350R500128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $29,450 $36,350
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $27,295 $33,640
Lighting Package 890 890    
Comfort Package 1,350 625    
Trim Package 1,750 1,200    
Multicontour front seats 780 780    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 550 550
Heated front seats 690   500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750   350
Sunroof 1,490 1,490    
Satellite radio 500 500    
Proximity key   1,080   500
Premium Package     2,650 1,950
Sport Package     1,300 1,100
6-speed manual     0  
Convenience Package     1,650  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Lighting Package 828 828    
Comfort Package 1,256 581    
Trim Package 1,628 1,116    
Multicontour front seats 725 725    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 500 500
Heated front seats 642   455 455
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698   320
Sunroof 1,386 1,386    
Satellite radio 465 465    
Proximity key   1,004   455
Premium Package     2,410 1,775
Sport Package     1,185 1,000
6-speed manual     0  
Convenience Package     1,500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Options (change) 8,890 8,005 7,000 5,300
Options (change) 8,270 7,445 6,370 4,825
Destination 775 775 875 875
Total Price $57,665 $64,280 $37,325 $42,525
Total Invoice $53,685 $59,865 $34,540 $39,340

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,420
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelR-ClassR-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimR350R500128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6302hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$57,665$64,280$37,325$42,525
Adjustments for Features-5,075-5,8000-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,590$58,480$37,325$42,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,890$0$5,050
Total Invoice$53,685$59,865$34,540$39,340
Adjustments for Features-4,725-5,4020-139
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,960$54,463$34,540$39,201
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,503$0$4,661

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

Model Year2006200620112011
ModelR-ClassR-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimR350R500128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, remote $200  
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50 $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,365$8,090$2,290$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,075$5,800$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,725-5,4020-139

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

Model Year20062011
ModelR-Class1-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase126.6 in104.7 in
Length203.0 in171.7 in
Width75.7 in68.8 in
Height65.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in32.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested50052%
Total Not Requested46548%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested30058%
Total Not Requested21542%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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 link100No
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 Requested305588%
Total Not Requested40012%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
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 Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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 link100No
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 Requested185582%
Total Not Requested40018%
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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