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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: $39,740

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $19,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,740

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $18,002

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelR-Class1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimR350128i135i135is
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $52,690 $31,200 $39,300 $43,250
Base Invoice $49,002 $28,885 $36,335 $39,970
Xenon HID headlights 985 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550 550
Obstacle detection, rear 800 380 380 380
Heated front seats 750     500
Heated steering wheel 225 190    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090      
Power front seats   995    
Cold Weather Package   700 550  
Technology Package   2,350 2,350 2,350
Sunroof   1,050    
Wood trim   500    
Xenon HID headlights 916 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 744 345 345 345
Heated front seats 698     455
Heated steering wheel 209 175    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014      
Power front seats   905    
Cold Weather Package   635 500  
Technology Package   2,140 2,140 2,140
Sunroof   955    
Wood trim   455    
Options (change) 5,230 7,615 3,830 3,780
Options (change) 4,865 6,930 3,485 3,440
Destination 875 925 925 925
Total Price $58,795 $39,740 $44,055 $47,955
Total Invoice $54,742 $36,740 $40,745 $44,335

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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: $12,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,225
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelR-Class1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimR350128i135i135is
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine302hp V6230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionT7M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$58,795$39,740$44,055$47,955
Adjustments for Features-6,2050-500-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,590$39,740$43,555$47,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,815$7,640
Total Invoice$54,742$36,740$40,745$44,335
Adjustments for Features-5,7770-462-532
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,965$36,740$40,283$43,803
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,543$7,063

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

Model Year2012201320132013
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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50   
Remote app $25$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   
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
iPod integration $100$100$100
Satellite radio$200   
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
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   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$9,390$3,185$3,685$3,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,205$0$500$575
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7770-462-532

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

Model Year20122013
ModelR-Class1-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase126.6 in104.7 in
Length203.1 in172.2 in
Width77.1 in68.8 in
Height65.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,961 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
BMW 1-Series 128i

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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

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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