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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: $43,385

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $49,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,055

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $46,514

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102010201020122012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG128i135i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $87,950 $91,600 $133,550 $149,700 $201,150 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $81,794 $85,188 $124,202 $139,221 $187,070 $28,885 $36,335
Premium 2 Package 4,950 3,570          
Heated steering wheel 480 480 0   0 190  
Sport Package           1,300  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls           100  
BMW Assist           650 650
Cold Weather Package           700 550
Premium Package           3,400 1,750
Convenience Package           1,650  
Navigation system           2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)           550 550
Auto-dimming headlights           250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription           350 350
M Sport Package             1,300
Obstacle detection, rear             380
Proximity key             500
Premium 2 Package 4,604 3,320          
Heated steering wheel 446 446 0   0 175  
Sport Package           1,185  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls           90  
BMW Assist           590 590
Cold Weather Package           635 500
Premium Package           3,095 1,595
Convenience Package           1,500  
Navigation system           1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)           500 500
Auto-dimming headlights           230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription           320 320
M Sport Package             1,185
Obstacle detection, rear             345
Proximity key             455
Options (change) 5,430 4,050 0 0 0 11,290 8,430
Options (change) 5,050 3,766 0 0 0 10,275 7,675
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 895 895
Gas Tax -1,150 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $93,105 $97,525 $137,425 $153,575 $205,025 $43,385 $48,625
Total Invoice $86,569 $90,829 $128,077 $143,096 $190,945 $40,055 $44,905

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,818
Model Year2010201020102010201020122012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG128i135i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine275hp V6 H382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7T5T5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$93,105$97,525$137,425$153,575$205,025$43,385$48,625
Adjustments for Features-7,300-7,400-11,000-17,500-17,525-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,805$90,125$126,425$136,075$187,500$43,285$48,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,320$40,620$50,270$101,695$0$5,340
Total Invoice$86,569$90,829$128,077$143,096$190,945$40,055$44,905
Adjustments for Features-6,788-6,892-10,252-16,306-16,321-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,781$83,937$117,825$126,790$174,624$39,963$44,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,156$38,044$47,009$94,843$0$4,942

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

Model Year2010201020102010201020122012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG128i135i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000  
6-speed manual     $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850  
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250$250  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote app     $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200  
Blind spot warning system   $200$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning   $200$200  
Lane departure warning   $200$200  
Night vision   $1750$1750  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150  
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat     $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Second-row low console     $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter     $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200  
Rear spoiler      $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0
Sunroof$900$900$900  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325  
CD player     $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player     $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200  
Media drive     $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Voice control for external devices     $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75
Chronometer  $100$100$100  
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200  
Folding second row seats     $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150  
Metal pedals  $75    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75$75  
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150$150  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500     
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000     
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,715$10,815$14,415$20,915$20,940$3,515$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,300$7,400$11,000$17,500$17,525$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,788-6,892-10,252-16,306-16,321-920

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

Model Year20102012
ModelS-Class1-Series
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase124.6 in104.7 in
Length206.5 in172.2 in
Width73.7 in68.8 in
Height58.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,456 lb.3,209 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
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Power decklid300No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110035%
Total Not Requested200065%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70033%
Total Not Requested140067%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested390598%
Total Not Requested752%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested400100%
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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested150595%
Total Not Requested755%

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