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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: $40,195

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $20,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,155

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $19,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201320132013
ModelR-Class1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimR350128i135i135is
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $49,300 $31,200 $39,300 $43,250
Base Invoice $45,849 $28,885 $36,335 $39,970
Premium 2 Package 5,950      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550 550
Obstacle detection, rear 790 380 380 380
Heated front seats 740 500   500
Heated steering wheel 220 190    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650      
Panoramic sunroof 1,070      
Premium Package   3,600 2,400 2,400
Technology Package   2,350 2,350 2,350
Wood trim   500    
Cold Weather Package     550  
Premium 2 Package 5,534      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 735 345 345 345
Heated front seats 688 455   455
Heated steering wheel 205 175    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604      
Panoramic sunroof 995      
Premium Package   3,275 2,185 2,185
Technology Package   2,140 2,140 2,140
Wood trim   455    
Cold Weather Package     500  
Options (change) 10,140 8,070 6,230 6,180
Options (change) 9,431 7,345 5,670 5,625
Destination 875 925 925 925
Total Price $60,315 $40,195 $46,455 $50,355
Total Invoice $56,155 $37,155 $42,930 $46,520

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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: $14,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,460
Model Year2010201320132013
ModelR-Class1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimR350128i135i135is
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionT7M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$60,315$40,195$46,455$50,355
Adjustments for Features-5,9500-950-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,365$40,195$45,505$49,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,310$9,135
Total Invoice$56,155$37,155$42,930$46,520
Adjustments for Features-5,5400-878-947
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,615$37,155$42,052$45,573
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,897$8,418

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

Model Year2010201320132013
ModelR-Class1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimR350128i135i135is
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
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$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   
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0$0
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100   
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
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
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$10,240$4,290$5,240$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,950$0$950$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5400-878-947

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

Model Year20102013
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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
SD Card slot25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Total Requested184056%
Total Not Requested142544%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested265564%
Total Not Requested152536%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested104093%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested70534%
Total Not Requested137566%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested104093%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested70534%
Total Not Requested137566%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested104093%
Total Not Requested757%

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