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BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,510

BMW 1-Series M Coupe   
Difference: $18,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,435

BMW 1-Series M Coupe   
Difference: $17,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
Model1-SeriesC-Class
TrimM CoupeC63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,135 $56,300
Base Invoice $42,645 $52,359
Premium Package 2,400  
Convenience Package 2,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Heated front seats 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Premium II Package   1,100
Multimedia Package   2,980
Seating Package   2,980
iPod integration   375
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650
Limited-slip rear differential   3,990
Wood trim   0
Premium Package 2,185  
Convenience Package 2,455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 669
Heated front seats 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Premium II Package   1,023
Multimedia Package   2,771
Seating Package   2,771
iPod integration   349
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604
Limited-slip rear differential   3,711
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 6,500 12,795
Options (change) 5,915 11,898
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $53,510 $72,070
Total Invoice $49,435 $67,232

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series M Coupe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,788
Model Year20112009
Model1-SeriesC-Class
TrimM CoupeC63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine335hp I6451hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$53,510$72,070
Adjustments for Features0-3,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,510$68,845
Total Invoice$49,435$67,232
Adjustments for Features0-3,009
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,435$64,223

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

Model Year20112009
Model1-SeriesC-Class
TrimM CoupeC63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede trim$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,025$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,009

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

Model Year20112009
Model1-SeriesC-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in108.7 in
Length171.7 in182.3 in
Width68.8 in69.7 in
Height56.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,362 lb.3,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft312.4 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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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 Requested200585%
Total Not Requested35015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested71553%
Total Not Requested62547%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Limited-slip rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested37533%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%
Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%

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