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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: $33,275

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $15,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,855

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $14,766

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelR-Class1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimR350 / R320128i135iM Coupe
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $42,100 $29,450 $36,350 $46,135
Base Invoice $39,153 $27,295 $33,640 $42,645
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200      
Lighting Package 910      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550 550 550
iPod integration 375     400
Heated front seats 710 500 500 500
Proximity key 1,110 500 500  
Xenon HID headlights   900    
Wood trim   500    
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046      
Lighting Package 846      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 500 500 500
iPod integration 349     365
Heated front seats 660 455 455 455
Proximity key 1,032 455 455  
Xenon HID headlights   820    
Wood trim   455    
Options (change) 6,015 2,950 1,550 1,450
Options (change) 5,593 2,685 1,410 1,320
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $48,990 $33,275 $38,775 $48,460
Total Invoice $45,621 $30,855 $35,925 $44,840

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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: $10,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,082
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelR-Class1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimR350 / R320128i135iM Coupe
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6230hp I6300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT7M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18205/50-17215/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$48,990$33,275$38,775$48,460
Adjustments for Features-5,0300-1,150-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,960$33,275$37,625$47,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,350$14,135
Total Invoice$45,621$30,855$35,925$44,840
Adjustments for Features-4,6840-1,065-972
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,937$30,855$34,860$43,868
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,005$13,013

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

Model Year2008201120112011
ModelR-Class1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimR350 / R320128i135iM Coupe
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50   
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags$300   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat$50   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0$0
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear$100   
Headlight washers$50 $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$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$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede trim   $300
Wood trim $300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,990$1,960$3,110$3,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,030$0$1,150$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6840-1,065-972

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

Model Year20082011
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

Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series M Coupe

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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