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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: $34,125

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $14,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,595

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $14,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelR-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimR350 / R320128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $42,100 $28,600 $34,900
Base Invoice $39,153 $26,490 $32,290
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200    
Lighting Package 910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550 550
iPod integration 375 400 400
Heated front seats 710 500 500
Proximity key 1,110 500 500
Xenon HID headlights   800  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Wood trim   500  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046    
Lighting Package 846    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 500 500
iPod integration 349 365 365
Heated front seats 660 455 455
Proximity key 1,032 455 455
Xenon HID headlights   730  
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320
Wood trim   455  
Options (change) 6,015 4,700 3,400
Options (change) 5,593 4,280 3,095
Destination 875 825 825
Total Price $48,990 $34,125 $39,125
Total Invoice $45,621 $31,595 $36,210

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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: $10,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,180
Model Year200820082008
ModelR-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimR350 / R320128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$48,990$34,125$39,125
Adjustments for Features-4,1300-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,860$34,125$38,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,750
Total Invoice$45,621$31,595$36,210
Adjustments for Features-3,8460-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,775$31,595$35,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,384

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

Model Year200820082008
ModelR-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimR350 / R320128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Wood trim $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,690$2,560$2,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,130$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8460-231

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. BMW 1-Series features.

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

Model Year20082008
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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. BMW 1-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
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%

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