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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: $39,745

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $12,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,256

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R63 AMG   
Difference: $12,459

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720092009
ModelR-ClassR-ClassR-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimR350 / R320R500R63 AMG128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $43,000 $50,500 $87,400 $29,400 $35,850
Base Invoice $39,990 $46,965 $21,282 $27,230 $33,160
Lighting Package 900 900 900    
Trim Package 1,750 1,750      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700   475 475
Sunroof 1,500 1,500      
Obstacle detection, rear 760 760   350 350
iPod integration 365 365 365 400 400
Heated front seats 700     500 500
Navigation system 1,650 1,650   2,100 2,100
Proximity key   1,100 1,100 500 500
Premium Package       3,700 3,400
Xenon HID headlights       900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription       595 595
Sport Package         1,100
6-speed manual         0
Lighting Package 837 837 837    
Trim Package 1,628 1,628      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 651 651   430 430
Sunroof 1,395 1,395      
Obstacle detection, rear 707 707   320 320
iPod integration 339 339 339 365 365
Heated front seats 651     455 455
Navigation system 1,534 1,534   1,910 1,910
Proximity key   1,023 1,023 455 455
Premium Package       3,365 3,095
Xenon HID headlights       820  
Satellite radio - one year subscription       540 540
Sport Package         1,000
6-speed manual         0
Options (change) 8,325 8,725 2,365 9,520 9,420
Options (change) 7,742 8,114 2,199 8,660 8,570
Destination 775 775 775 825 825
Total Price $52,100 $60,000 $90,540 $39,745 $46,095
Total Invoice $48,507 $55,854 $24,256 $36,715 $42,555

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 1-Series 128i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,712
Model Year20072007200720092009
ModelR-ClassR-ClassR-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimR350 / R320R500R63 AMG128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6302hp V8503hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8440, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18265/45-20205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$52,100$60,000$90,540$39,745$46,095
Adjustments for Features-3,620-3,870-8,4100-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,480$56,130$82,130$39,745$45,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,650$33,650$0$5,800
Total Invoice$48,507$55,854$24,256$36,715$42,555
Adjustments for Features-3,370-3,603-2,2530-508
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,137$52,251$22,003$36,715$42,047
Cost Above Minimum$23,134$30,248$0$0$5,332

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

Model Year20072007200720092009
ModelR-ClassR-ClassR-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimR350 / R320R500R63 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 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125  
Power liftgate  $350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50   
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75  
Cargo net  $40  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Second-row low console   $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear HVAC unit  $400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900 $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Rear seat audio controls  $25  
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50 $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Folding third row seats$600$600$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Total Value of Features$7,900$8,150$12,690$4,280$4,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,620$3,870$8,410$0$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,370-3,603-2,2530-508

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

Model Year20072009
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 Weight4,830 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 / R320

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 Requested275582%
Total Not Requested62518%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 Requested245580%
Total Not Requested62520%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%

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