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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: $42,195

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $22,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,970

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $21,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
Model1-Series1-SeriesC-Class
Trim128i135iC63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $56,300
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $52,359
Sport Package 1,300    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100    
Premium Package 3,400    
Cold Weather Package 700    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
BMW Assist 650 650  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Xenon HID headlights 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720
M Sport Package   1,300  
Heated front seats   500  
Premium II Package     1,100
Multimedia Package     2,980
iPod integration     375
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650
Wood trim     0
Sport Package 1,185    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90    
Premium Package 3,095    
Cold Weather Package 635    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
BMW Assist 590 590  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Xenon HID headlights 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 669
M Sport Package   1,185  
Heated front seats   455  
Premium II Package     1,023
Multimedia Package     2,771
iPod integration     349
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 10,100 5,500 5,825
Options (change) 9,190 5,005 5,416
Destination 895 895 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $42,195 $45,695 $65,100
Total Invoice $38,970 $42,235 $60,750

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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: $21,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,855
Model Year201220122009
Model1-Series1-SeriesC-Class
Trim128i135iC63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6451hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$42,195$45,695$65,100
Adjustments for Features-1,5800-2,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,615$45,695$62,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,080$0
Total Invoice$38,970$42,235$60,750
Adjustments for Features-1,4590-2,384
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,511$42,235$58,366
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,724$0

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

Model Year201220122009
Model1-Series1-SeriesC-Class
Trim128i135iC63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear  $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,300$1,720$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,580$0$2,555
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4590-2,384

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

Model Year20122009
Model1-SeriesC-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in108.7 in
Length172.2 in182.3 in
Width68.8 in69.7 in
Height56.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,209 lb.3,528 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 128i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 Requested280570%
Total Not Requested117530%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested30080%
Total Not Requested7520%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested30080%
Total Not Requested7520%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

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 player0Yes
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%

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