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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: $53,760

BMW 1-Series M Coupe   
Difference: $22,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,665

BMW 1-Series M Coupe   
Difference: $21,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
Model1-SeriesC-Class
TrimM CoupeC63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $46,135 $62,330
Base Invoice $42,645 $57,967
Premium Package 2,400  
Convenience Package 2,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Heated front seats 500  
App support 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Lighting Package   1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790
AMG Leather Package   2,590
Proximity key   650
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Wood trim   0
Premium Package 2,185  
Convenience Package 2,455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 669
Heated front seats 455  
App support 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Lighting Package   1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595
AMG Leather Package   2,409
Proximity key   605
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 6,750 11,040
Options (change) 6,145 10,268
Destination 875 905
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $53,760 $75,975
Total Invoice $49,665 $70,840

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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: $17,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,096
Model Year20112013
Model1-SeriesC-Class
TrimM CoupeC63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine335hp I6451hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$53,760$75,975
Adjustments for Features0-4,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,760$71,600
Total Invoice$49,665$70,840
Adjustments for Features0-4,079
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,665$66,761

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

Model Year20112013
Model1-SeriesC-Class
TrimM CoupeC63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede trim$300 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
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$2,550$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,079

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

Model Year20112013
Model1-SeriesC-Class
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.7 in108.7 in
Length171.7 in180.7 in
Width68.8 in69.7 in
Height56.0 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,362 lb.4,034 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in50.3 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft311.7 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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested208088%
Total Not Requested27512%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested124093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71554%
Total Not Requested60046%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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