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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: $41,735

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $20,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,550

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $19,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelR-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimR350128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $50,240 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $46,537 $28,885 $36,335
Premium 2 Package 6,050    
Xenon HID headlights 985    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550
Heated front seats 750    
Heated steering wheel 225 190  
Obstacle detection, rear 800   380
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090    
Premium Package   3,400  
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package   700 550
BMW Assist   650 650
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Convenience Package   1,650  
Proximity key     500
Premium 2 Package 5,627    
Xenon HID headlights 916    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500 500
Heated front seats 698    
Heated steering wheel 209 175  
Obstacle detection, rear 744   345
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014    
Premium Package   3,095  
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package   635 500
BMW Assist   590 590
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Convenience Package   1,500  
Proximity key     455
Options (change) 11,280 9,640 5,130
Options (change) 10,492 8,770 4,665
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $62,395 $41,735 $45,325
Total Invoice $57,904 $38,550 $41,895

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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: $14,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,081
Model Year201120122012
ModelR-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimR350128i135i
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)255/50-19205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$62,395$41,735$45,325
Adjustments for Features-7,155-1,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,240$40,255$45,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,070
Total Invoice$57,904$38,550$41,895
Adjustments for Features-6,640-1,3670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,264$37,183$41,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,712

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

Model Year201120122012
ModelR-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimR350128i135i
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 liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$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  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$10,465$4,790$3,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,155$1,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,640-1,3670

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

Model Year20112012
ModelR-Class1-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase126.6 in104.7 in
Length203.0 in172.2 in
Width77.1 in68.8 in
Height65.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,950 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested184056%
Total Not Requested142544%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 Requested270568%
Total Not Requested127532%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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