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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: $36,695

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $12,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,965

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $11,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelR-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimR350 / R320128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $42,100 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $39,153 $28,885 $36,335
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200    
Lighting Package 910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550 550
iPod integration 375    
Heated front seats 710   500
Proximity key 1,110 500 500
Cold Weather Package   700  
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450  
Wood trim   500  
Premium Package     1,750
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046    
Lighting Package 846    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 500 500
iPod integration 349    
Heated front seats 660   455
Proximity key 1,032 455 455
Cold Weather Package   635  
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Leather seating surfaces   1,320  
Wood trim   455  
Premium Package     1,595
Options (change) 6,015 4,600 3,300
Options (change) 5,593 4,185 3,005
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $48,990 $36,695 $43,495
Total Invoice $45,621 $33,965 $40,235

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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: $7,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,018
Model Year200820122012
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, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$48,990$36,695$43,495
Adjustments for Features-4,9800-2,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,010$36,695$40,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,820
Total Invoice$45,621$33,965$40,235
Adjustments for Features-4,6380-2,757
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,983$33,965$37,478
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,513

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

Model Year200820122012
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 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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  
Residual heat$50  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass$0 $0
Fog light, rear$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $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 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger 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$1,710$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,980$0$2,980
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6380-2,757

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

Model Year20082012
ModelR-Class1-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase126.6 in104.7 in
Length203.0 in172.2 in
Width75.7 in68.8 in
Height65.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,830 lb.3,209 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 lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested123078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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