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BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
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BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $39,175 BMW 1-Series 128i | ||||||
| Difference: $8,295 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $36,225 BMW 1-Series 128i | ||||||
| Difference: $7,988 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | 1-Series | 1-Series | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 128i | 135i | C300 | AMG C43 | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $29,450 | $36,350 | $42,650 | $55,500 | $67,000 | $75,000 |
| Base Invoice | $27,295 | $33,640 | $39,665 | $51,615 | $62,310 | $69,750 |
| Premium Package | 2,650 | 1,950 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,100 | 2,100 | ||||
| Sport Package | 1,300 | 1,100 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | 0 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 580 | ||||
| Proximity key | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 900 | |||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 600 | |||||
| Aluminum trim | 0 | |||||
| Garmin Map Pilot | 625 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 350 | |||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | ||||
| Premium 2 Package | 2,650 | 2,650 | 2,650 | |||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,590 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Premium Package | 2,410 | 1,775 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,910 | 1,910 | ||||
| Sport Package | 1,185 | 1,000 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | 0 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 670 | 670 | 670 | 670 |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 539 | ||||
| Proximity key | 455 | 455 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 820 | |||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 545 | |||||
| Aluminum trim | 0 | |||||
| Garmin Map Pilot | 581 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 326 | |||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | ||||
| Premium 2 Package | 2,465 | 2,465 | 2,465 | |||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,409 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Options (change) | 8,850 | 7,150 | 3,895 | 4,990 | 5,960 | 3,370 |
| Options (change) | 8,055 | 6,505 | 3,623 | 4,642 | 5,544 | 3,135 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $39,175 | $44,375 | $47,470 | $61,415 | $73,885 | $79,295 |
| Total Invoice | $36,225 | $41,020 | $44,213 | $57,182 | $68,779 | $73,810 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,810 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,674 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | 1-Series | 1-Series | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 128i | 135i | C300 | AMG C43 | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 241hp I4 | 362hp V6 | 469hp V8 | 503hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T7 | T9 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 8 | 180, 8 | ?, 5 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/50-17 | 215/40-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $39,175 | $44,375 | $47,470 | $61,415 | $73,885 | $79,295 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -150 | -2,485 | -7,700 | -6,300 | -7,200 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $39,175 | $44,225 | $44,985 | $53,715 | $67,585 | $72,095 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,050 | $0 | $8,730 | $22,600 | $27,110 |
| Total Invoice | $36,225 | $41,020 | $44,213 | $57,182 | $68,779 | $73,810 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -139 | -2,314 | -7,169 | -5,865 | -6,702 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $36,225 | $40,881 | $41,899 | $50,013 | $62,914 | $67,108 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,656 | $0 | $8,114 | $21,015 | $25,209 |
Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | 1-Series | 1-Series | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 128i | 135i | C300 | AMG C43 | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic seat belt presenters, front row | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Ski sack | $50 | |||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |||||
| Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) | $500 | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $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 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $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 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | |||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Suggestive steering | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $4,540 | $4,690 | $7,025 | $12,240 | $10,840 | $11,740 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $150 | $2,485 | $7,700 | $6,300 | $7,200 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -139 | -2,314 | -7,169 | -5,865 | -6,702 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 |
| Model | 1-Series | C-Class |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 111.8 in |
| Length | 171.7 in | 184.5 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 55.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,253 lb. | 3,639 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.9 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.1 in | 35.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.4 in | 51.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 32.0 in | 32.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.0 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3080 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 11% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/45VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| 205/50VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 57% |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2180 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 3% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 50% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 790 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 53% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 790 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 50% |
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
| Wood trim | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Analog clock | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 790 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 50% |
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