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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: $43,545

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $53,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,205

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $50,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112011201320132013
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG128i135i135is
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $91,000 $93,650 $138,000 $158,050 $209,000 $31,200 $39,300 $43,250
Base Invoice $84,630 $87,095 $128,340 $146,987 $194,370 $28,885 $36,335 $39,970
Premium 2 Package 3,630 3,630            
Heated steering wheel 490 490 0   0 190    
Premium Package           3,600 2,400 2,400
Technology Package           2,350 2,350 2,350
Xenon HID headlights           900    
M Sport Package           1,900    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls           100    
Cold Weather Package           700 550  
Wood trim           500    
Obstacle detection, rear           380 380 380
Auto-dimming headlights           250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)           550 550 550
Sport seats             400  
Heated front seats               500
Premium 2 Package 3,376 3,376            
Heated steering wheel 456 456 0   0 175    
Premium Package           3,275 2,185 2,185
Technology Package           2,140 2,140 2,140
Xenon HID headlights           820    
M Sport Package           1,730    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls           90    
Cold Weather Package           635 500  
Wood trim           455    
Obstacle detection, rear           345 345 345
Auto-dimming headlights           230 230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)           500 500 500
Sport seats             365  
Heated front seats               455
Options (change) 4,120 4,120 0 0 0 11,420 6,880 6,430
Options (change) 3,832 3,832 0 0 0 10,395 6,265 5,855
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 925 925 925
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0 0 0
Total Price $96,995 $99,645 $139,875 $161,525 $211,975 $43,545 $47,105 $50,605
Total Invoice $90,337 $92,802 $130,215 $150,462 $197,345 $40,205 $43,525 $46,750

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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: $46,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,378
Model Year20112011201120112011201320132013
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG128i135i135is
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine275hp V6 H382hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7T5T5M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$96,995$99,645$139,875$161,525$211,975$43,545$47,105$50,605
Adjustments for Features-7,375-7,475-11,325-17,900-18,000-125-1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,620$92,170$128,550$143,625$193,975$43,420$46,980$50,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$38,930$54,005$104,355$0$3,560$7,185
Total Invoice$90,337$92,802$130,215$150,462$197,345$40,205$43,525$46,750
Adjustments for Features-6,869-6,962-10,543-16,674-16,758-115-1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,468$85,840$119,672$133,788$180,587$40,090$43,410$46,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,372$36,204$50,320$97,119$0$3,320$6,660

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

Model Year20112011201120112011201320132013
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG128i135i135is
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe2dr 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$150
RWD$0$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$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$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225   
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$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$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200   
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150   
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 prevention   $150$150   
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$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$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25   
Second-row low console     $100$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   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150     
Raised top speed limiter     $0 $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200   
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200   
Rear spoiler      $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0$0$0
Sunroof$900$900$900  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support     $0$0$0
Aux input     $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325   
CD player     $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0   
DVD-compatible player     $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200   
Media drive     $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250   
Voice control for external devices     $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75$75
Chronometer  $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   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats     $300$300$300
Heated second row seats   $200$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50$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    $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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$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 trim$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100     
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,065$11,165$15,015$21,590$21,690$3,815$3,815$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,375$7,475$11,325$17,900$18,000$125$125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,869-6,962-10,543-16,674-16,758-115-1150

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

Model Year20112013
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
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70033%
Total Not Requested140067%

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
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70033%
Total Not Requested140067%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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 Requested385592%
Total Not Requested3258%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested102592%
Total Not Requested908%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested175584%
Total Not Requested32516%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested102592%
Total Not Requested908%
Sport seats
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
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

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
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested175584%
Total Not Requested32516%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested102592%
Total Not Requested908%

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