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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: $37,740

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $20,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,890

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $19,643

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelR-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimR350128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $52,690 $29,400 $35,850
Base Invoice $49,002 $27,230 $33,160
Xenon HID headlights 985 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475 475
Obstacle detection, rear 800 350 350
Heated front seats 750 500 500
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 750 750
Panoramic sunroof 1,090    
Power front seats   995 995
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
HD radio   350 350
Wood trim   500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595
Xenon HID headlights 916 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 430 430
Obstacle detection, rear 744 320 320
Heated front seats 698 455 455
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 685 685
Panoramic sunroof 1,014    
Power front seats   905 905
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
HD radio   315 315
Wood trim   455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540
Options (change) 5,005 7,515 6,115
Options (change) 4,656 6,835 5,560
Destination 875 825 825
Total Price $58,570 $37,740 $42,790
Total Invoice $54,533 $34,890 $39,545

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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: $14,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,889
Model Year201220092009
ModelR-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimR350128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine302hp V6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$58,570$37,740$42,790
Adjustments for Features-6,1800-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,390$37,740$42,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,800
Total Invoice$54,533$34,890$39,545
Adjustments for Features-5,7540-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,779$34,890$39,314
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,424

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

Model Year201220092009
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 
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50  
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  
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  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
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  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
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  
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$9,040$2,860$3,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,180$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7540-231

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

Model Year20122009
ModelR-Class1-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase126.6 in104.7 in
Length203.1 in171.7 in
Width77.1 in68.8 in
Height65.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,253 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
BMW 1-Series 128i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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