Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2009 BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2011

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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: $20,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,540

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $19,597

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelR-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimR350 / R320128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $47,650 $29,450 $36,350
Base Invoice $44,315 $27,295 $33,640
Premium I Package 5,350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550
Heated front seats 720 500 500
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650    
Proximity key 1,130 500 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,050    
Premium Package   2,650 1,950
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Obstacle detection, rear   350 350
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Premium I Package 4,976    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500 500
Heated front seats 670 455 455
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604    
Proximity key 1,051 455 455
Panoramic sunroof 976    
Premium Package   2,410 1,775
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Obstacle detection, rear   320 320
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Options (change) 9,620 7,000 6,300
Options (change) 8,947 6,370 5,735
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $58,145 $37,325 $43,525
Total Invoice $54,137 $34,540 $40,250

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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: $15,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,686
Model Year200920112011
ModelR-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimR350 / R320128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$58,145$37,325$43,525
Adjustments for Features-5,2750-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,870$37,325$42,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,350
Total Invoice$54,137$34,540$40,250
Adjustments for Features-4,9110-786
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,226$34,540$39,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,924

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

Model Year200920112011
ModelR-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimR350 / R320128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
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  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$9,515$4,240$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,275$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9110-786

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

Model Year20092011
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

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Traffic information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested134045%
Total Not Requested165055%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested253073%
Total Not Requested92527%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested133059%
Total Not Requested92541%

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