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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW X1 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW X1 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,545

BMW X1 xDrive28i   
Difference: $48,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,200

BMW X1 xDrive28i   
Difference: $45,341

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX1
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGxDrive28i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000 $34,800
Base Invoice $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420 $32,695
Drive Dynamic Seats 1,820        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,850 2,850     1,000
Premium II Package 2,860        
Rearview camera 750        
Panoramic sunroof 1,010 1,010      
iPod integration 425 425 425 425  
Premium Package         3,250
Driver Assistance Package         1,150
Technology Package         2,550
Driver Assistance Plus Package         700
M Sport Package         2,450
Leather seating surfaces         1,450
Heated front seats         500
Temporary spare tire         150
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550
Drive Dynamic Seats 1,693        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,650 2,650     910
Premium II Package 2,660        
Rearview camera 698        
Panoramic sunroof 939 939      
iPod integration 395 395 395 395  
Premium Package         2,960
Driver Assistance Package         1,045
Technology Package         2,320
Driver Assistance Plus Package         635
M Sport Package         2,230
Leather seating surfaces         1,320
Heated front seats         455
Temporary spare tire         135
Metallic paint (extra cost)         500
Options (change) 9,715 4,285 425 425 13,750
Options (change) 9,035 3,984 395 395 12,510
Destination 875 875 875 875 995
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $98,290 $135,160 $148,500 $198,300 $49,545
Total Invoice $91,541 $125,969 $138,376 $184,690 $46,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW X1

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X1 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,437
Model Year20082008200820082016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX1
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGxDrive28i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12228hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14205, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20225/50-18
Total Price$98,290$135,160$148,500$198,300$49,545
Adjustments for Features0-3,350-7,100-7,025-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,290$131,810$141,400$191,275$48,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,520$43,110$92,985$0
Total Invoice$91,541$125,969$138,376$184,690$46,200
Adjustments for Features0-3,122-6,616-6,543-1,096
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,541$122,847$131,760$178,147$45,104
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,306$40,219$86,606$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW X1

Model Year20082008200820082016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX1
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGxDrive28i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power liftgate    $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Remote app    $25
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control    $250
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure warning    $200
Night vision  $1750$1750 
Pedestrian detection    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails    $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125 
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Regenerative braking    $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Body kit $0 $0 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler    $200
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
App support    $0
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player    $0
Handwriting recognition    $200
HD radio    $50
In-vehicle Internet    $150
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive    $15
Navigation map updates, three years    $0
S Voice support    $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Text dictation    $50
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Voice recorder    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Compass    $0
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200 
Folding second row seats    $300
Heated second row seats  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150 
Metal pedals $75   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Total Value of Features$9,565$12,915$16,665$16,590$10,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,350$7,100$7,025$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,122-6,616-6,543-1,096

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW X1

Model Year20082016
ModelS-ClassX1
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in105.1 in
Length205.0 in174.8 in
Width73.7 in71.7 in
Height58.0 in63.5 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.3,661 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.16.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in42.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft327.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.358.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Drive Dynamic Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested20020%
Total Not Requested80080%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300Yes
Total Requested95076%
Total Not Requested30024%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive28i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested232566%
Total Not Requested120034%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Text dictation50No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested20024%
Total Not Requested65076%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%

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