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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. BMW X1 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. BMW X1 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,195

BMW X1 sDrive28i   
Difference: $17,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,055

BMW X1 sDrive28i   
Difference: $16,172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelR-ClassX1X1X1
TrimR350 / R320sDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,100 $30,800 $32,500 $38,600
Base Invoice $39,153 $28,515 $30,080 $35,690
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200      
Premium II Package 7,850      
Lighting Package 910 1,200 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550 550 550
iPod integration 375      
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 650      
Heated front seats 710 500 500 500
Voice control for nav and audio 510      
Proximity key 1,110      
Roof rack 245      
Ultimate Package   6,650 6,650 5,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Aluminum roof rails   250 250 250
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046      
Premium II Package 7,300      
Lighting Package 846 1,090 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 500 500 500
iPod integration 349      
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 604      
Heated front seats 660 455 455 455
Voice control for nav and audio 474      
Proximity key 1,032      
Roof rack 228      
Ultimate Package   6,050 6,050 4,550
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Aluminum roof rails   230 230 230
Options (change) 15,270 9,500 9,500 6,650
Options (change) 14,199 8,645 8,645 6,055
Destination 875 895 895 895
Total Price $58,245 $41,195 $42,895 $46,145
Total Invoice $54,227 $38,055 $39,620 $42,640

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. BMW X1

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X1 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,210
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelR-ClassX1X1X1
TrimR350 / R320sDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6240hp I4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT7T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$58,245$41,195$42,895$46,145
Adjustments for Features-3,4350-1,950-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,810$41,195$40,945$44,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$250$0$3,850
Total Invoice$54,227$38,055$39,620$42,640
Adjustments for Features-3,1980-1,801-1,247
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,029$38,055$37,819$41,393
Cost Above Minimum$0$236$0$3,574

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. BMW X1

Model Year2008201320132013
ModelR-ClassX1X1X1
TrimR350 / R320sDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power liftgate$350   
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250 
Rear side airbags$300   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Roof rack$300   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Residual heat$50   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100   
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear$100   
Headlight washers$50  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Wood trim   $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Total Value of Features$7,640$4,205$6,155$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,435$0$1,950$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1980-1,801-1,247

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. BMW X1

Model Year20082013
ModelR-ClassX1
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in108.7 in
Length203.0 in176.5 in
Width75.7 in70.8 in
Height65.4 in60.8 in
Curb Weight4,830 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.9 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft347.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested380066%
Total Not Requested195034%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 sDrive28i

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested505091%
Total Not Requested4909%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive28i

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested505091%
Total Not Requested4909%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive35i

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested305086%
Total Not Requested49014%

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