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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: $43,435

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $83,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,105

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $78,233

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720122012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimS550AMG S63AMG S65128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $122,750 $164,750 $236,250 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $114,158 $153,218 $219,713 $28,885 $36,335
Premium Package 3,500     3,400 1,750
BMW Assist       650 650
Sport Package       1,300  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       100  
Convenience Package       1,650  
Navigation system       2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
App support       250 250
Heated front seats       500  
Heated steering wheel       190  
Auto-dimming headlights       250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350
Cold Weather Package         550
M Sport Package         1,300
Obstacle detection, rear         380
Proximity key         500
Premium Package 3,255     3,095 1,595
BMW Assist       590 590
Sport Package       1,185  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       90  
Convenience Package       1,500  
Navigation system       1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500
App support       230 230
Heated front seats       455  
Heated steering wheel       175  
Auto-dimming headlights       230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320
Cold Weather Package         500
M Sport Package         1,185
Obstacle detection, rear         345
Proximity key         455
Options (change) 3,500 0 0 11,340 8,680
Options (change) 3,255 0 0 10,325 7,905
Destination 925 925 925 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $127,175 $165,675 $238,875 $43,435 $48,875
Total Invoice $118,338 $154,143 $222,338 $40,105 $45,135

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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: $71,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,648
Model Year20172017201720122012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimS550AMG S63AMG S65128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT9T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 131940, 24180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$127,175$165,675$238,875$43,435$48,875
Adjustments for Features-12,500-13,175-20,075-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$114,675$152,500$218,800$43,385$48,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,825$104,125$0$5,490
Total Invoice$118,338$154,143$222,338$40,105$45,135
Adjustments for Features-11,631-12,258-18,685-460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$106,707$141,885$203,653$40,059$45,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,178$96,946$0$5,076

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

Model Year20172017201720122012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimS550AMG S63AMG S65128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
6-speed manual   $150$150
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Power door closers$300$300$300  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Remote climate control$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Animal detection, night  $50  
Around view cameras$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Night vision  $1750  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Pedestrian detection, night  $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Tires, run-flat$150  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200  
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust$250$250$250  
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0  
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0  
Front splitter spoiler $200$200  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100  
Rear spoiler    $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration   $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Chronometer $100$100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Headlight washers    $50
Headlights with Swarovski crystal accents  $0  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front row armrests  $100  
Heated second row seats  $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Rapid-heating front seats$0$0$0  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting  $1000  
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $5500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000   
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension  $500  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50  
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$17,015$17,690$24,590$4,565$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,500$13,175$20,075$50$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,631-12,258-18,685-460

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

Model Year20172012
ModelS-Class1-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase115.9 in104.7 in
Length197.9 in172.2 in
Width74.7 in68.8 in
Height55.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,565 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.7 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.6 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested145094%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
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 Requested300576%
Total Not Requested97524%
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%
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
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%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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
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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