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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: $41,775

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $56,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,570

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $52,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420102010
ModelS-ClassS-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimS550S63 AMG128i135i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $92,900 $139,500 $29,150 $36,050
Base Invoice $86,397 $129,735 $27,000 $33,345
Premium 1 Package 4,500      
Premium Package     4,100 3,400
Sport Package     1,300 1,100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     100 120
Navigation system     2,100 2,100
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Auto-dimming headlights     250 250
Obstacle detection, rear     350 350
HD radio     350 350
iPod integration     400 400
Heated front seats     500 500
Proximity key     500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Premium 1 Package 4,185      
Premium Package     3,730 3,095
Sport Package     1,185 1,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     90 110
Navigation system     1,910 1,910
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Auto-dimming headlights     230 230
Obstacle detection, rear     320 320
HD radio     315 315
iPod integration     365 365
Heated front seats     455 455
Proximity key     455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Options (change) 4,500 0 11,750 9,970
Options (change) 4,185 0 10,695 9,075
Destination 925 925 875 875
Total Price $98,325 $140,425 $41,775 $46,895
Total Invoice $91,507 $130,660 $38,570 $43,295

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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: $46,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,803
Model Year2014201420102010
ModelS-ClassS-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimS550S63 AMG128i135i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine449hp V8577hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-20205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$98,325$140,425$41,775$46,895
Adjustments for Features-9,815-12,0650-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,510$128,360$41,775$46,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$39,850$0$4,970
Total Invoice$91,507$130,660$38,570$43,295
Adjustments for Features-9,134-11,2260-138
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,373$119,434$38,570$43,157
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,061$0$4,587

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

Model Year2014201420102010
ModelS-ClassS-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimS550S63 AMG128i135i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power door closers$300$300  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote app$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tires, run-flat$150 $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration  $100$100
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
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  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$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  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Total Value of Features$13,915$16,165$4,100$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,815$12,065$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,134-11,2260-138

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

Model Year20142010
ModelS-Class1-Series
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase124.6 in104.7 in
Length206.5 in171.7 in
Width74.8 in68.8 in
Height58.7 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,730 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60022%
Total Not Requested207578%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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 Requested420598%
Total Not Requested752%
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
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
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 Requested300598%
Total Not Requested752%
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
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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