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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,510

BMW 1-Series M Coupe   
Difference: $100,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,435

BMW 1-Series M Coupe   
Difference: $93,661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelS-Class1-Series
TrimS600M Coupe
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Base Price $149,700 $46,135
Base Invoice $139,221 $42,645
Premium Package   2,400
Convenience Package   2,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Premium Package   2,185
Convenience Package   2,455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 0 6,500
Options (change) 0 5,915
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $153,575 $53,510
Total Invoice $143,096 $49,435

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series M Coupe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $82,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $77,029
Model Year20102011
ModelS-Class1-Series
TrimS600M Coupe
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Engine510hp V12335hp I6
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18245/35-19
Total Price$153,575$53,510
Adjustments for Features-17,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$135,725$53,510
Total Invoice$143,096$49,435
Adjustments for Features-16,6320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$126,464$49,435

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

Model Year20102011
ModelS-Class1-Series
TrimS600M Coupe
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers$300 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Night vision$1750 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection, night$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede trim $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$21,415$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$17,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-16,6320

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

Model Year20102011
ModelS-Class1-Series
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase124.6 in104.7 in
Length206.5 in171.7 in
Width73.7 in68.8 in
Height58.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,885 lb.3,362 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series M Coupe

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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 Requested220594%
Total Not Requested1506%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested122591%
Total Not Requested1159%

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