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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: $39,720

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $18,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,715

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $17,422

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelR-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimR350 / R320128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $47,650 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $44,315 $28,885 $36,335
Premium I Package 5,350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550
Heated front seats 720 500 500
Proximity key 1,130 500 500
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650    
Panoramic sunroof 1,050    
BMW Assist   650 650
Power front seats   995  
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Obstacle detection, rear   380 380
Wood trim   500  
Sunroof   1,050  
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
Proximity key 1,051 455 455
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604    
Panoramic sunroof 976    
BMW Assist   590 590
Power front seats   905  
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Obstacle detection, rear   345 345
Wood trim   455  
Sunroof   955  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Options (change) 9,620 7,625 5,080
Options (change) 8,947 6,935 4,620
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $58,145 $39,720 $45,275
Total Invoice $54,137 $36,715 $41,850

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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: $11,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,667
Model Year200920122012
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$39,720$45,275
Adjustments for Features-7,2550-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,890$39,720$44,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,305
Total Invoice$54,137$36,715$41,850
Adjustments for Features-6,7550-1,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,382$36,715$40,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,980

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

Model Year200920122012
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
Universal garage door opener$100  
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
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  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
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, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$9,865$2,610$3,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,255$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,7550-1,155

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

Model Year20092012
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

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

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested30080%
Total Not Requested7520%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested30080%
Total Not Requested7520%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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