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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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $42,695 BMW 1-Series 128i | |||||
| Difference: $2,840 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,425 BMW 1-Series 128i | |||||
| Difference: $2,984 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | 1-Series | 1-Series | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 128i | 135i | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $31,200 | $39,300 | $33,600 | $39,750 | $57,350 |
| Base Invoice | $28,885 | $36,335 | $31,248 | $36,968 | $53,336 |
| Sport Package | 1,300 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | ||||
| Premium Package | 3,400 | 1,750 | |||
| BMW Assist | 650 | 650 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 700 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 720 | 720 | 720 |
| Proximity key | 500 | 500 | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 900 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | |||
| M Sport Package | 1,300 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | ||||
| Premium 2 Package | 3,700 | 1,400 | 1,400 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,650 | 2,650 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,590 | 1,590 | |||
| Wood trim | 320 | 0 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 650 | 650 | 650 | ||
| iPod integration | 375 | ||||
| Sport Package | 1,185 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 90 | ||||
| Premium Package | 3,095 | 1,595 | |||
| BMW Assist | 590 | 590 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 635 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 670 | 670 | 670 |
| Proximity key | 455 | 455 | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 820 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | |||
| M Sport Package | 1,185 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | ||||
| Premium 2 Package | 3,441 | 1,302 | 1,302 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,464 | 2,464 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,479 | 1,479 | |||
| Wood trim | 298 | 0 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 279 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 604 | 604 | 604 | ||
| iPod integration | 349 | ||||
| Options (change) | 10,600 | 7,750 | 11,060 | 8,140 | 4,275 |
| Options (change) | 9,645 | 7,055 | 10,286 | 7,570 | 3,976 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $42,695 | $47,945 | $45,535 | $48,765 | $64,600 |
| Total Invoice | $39,425 | $44,285 | $42,409 | $45,413 | $60,287 |
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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: $2,315 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,494 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | 1-Series | 1-Series | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 128i | 135i | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 451hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 8 | 180, 8 | 100, 8 | 100, 8 | 100, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/50-17 | 215/40-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $42,695 | $47,945 | $45,535 | $48,765 | $64,600 |
| Adjustments for Features | -115 | -115 | -640 | -1,690 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $42,580 | $47,830 | $44,895 | $47,075 | $64,600 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,250 | $0 | $2,180 | $19,705 |
| Total Invoice | $39,425 | $44,285 | $42,409 | $45,413 | $60,287 |
| Adjustments for Features | -106 | -106 | -596 | -1,574 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $39,319 | $44,179 | $41,813 | $43,839 | $60,287 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,860 | $0 | $2,026 | $18,474 |
Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | 1-Series | 1-Series | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 128i | 135i | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $3,915 | $3,915 | $4,440 | $5,490 | $3,800 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $115 | $115 | $640 | $1,690 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -106 | -106 | -596 | -1,574 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 |
| Model | 1-Series | C-Class |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 172.2 in | 182.3 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,209 lb. | 3,528 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.9 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 52.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.1 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.4 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 32.0 in | 33.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.0 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/45VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| 205/50VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 48% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | 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 |
| Total Requested | 3705 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 7% |
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 20% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 715 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i
| M Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1305 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 17% |
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 20% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 715 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2075 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 815 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 23% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 815 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 23% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 36% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 33% |
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