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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: $53,760

BMW 1-Series M Coupe   
Difference: $86,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,665

BMW 1-Series M Coupe   
Difference: $80,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelS-Class1-Series
TrimS63 AMGM Coupe
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Base Price $139,500 $46,135
Base Invoice $129,735 $42,645
Premium Package   2,400
Convenience Package   2,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
App support   250
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Premium Package   2,185
Convenience Package   2,455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
App support   230
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 0 6,750
Options (change) 0 6,145
Destination 925 875
Total Price $140,425 $53,760
Total Invoice $130,660 $49,665

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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: $74,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,560
Model Year20142011
ModelS-Class1-Series
TrimS63 AMGM Coupe
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Engine577hp V8335hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20245/35-19
Total Price$140,425$53,760
Adjustments for Features-12,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$128,135$53,760
Total Invoice$130,660$49,665
Adjustments for Features-11,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$119,225$49,665

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

Model Year20142011
ModelS-Class1-Series
TrimS63 AMGM Coupe
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
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$100 
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 
Metal pedals$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede trim $300
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$16,540$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,4350

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

Model Year20142011
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 Weight4,806 lb.3,362 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
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 reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested228097%
Total Not Requested753%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested124093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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