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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: $43,445

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $5,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,110

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $5,224

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201420142014
Model1-Series1-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim128i135iC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $38,200 $43,850 $62,750
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $35,526 $40,781 $58,358
BMW Assist 650 650      
Premium Package 3,400 1,750      
Sport Package 1,300        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100        
Convenience Package 1,650        
Cold Weather Package 700        
Navigation system 2,150 2,150      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720 720
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250      
App support 250 250      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350      
M Sport Package   1,300      
Aluminum trim   0      
Proximity key   500 650 650 650
Heated front seats   500 750    
Obstacle detection, rear   380 970 970 970
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390 1,390
Multimedia Package     2,860 2,860 2,860
Satellite radio     460    
Leather Package     1,750 1,750  
AMG Leather Package         2,590
Wood trim         0
BMW Assist 590 590      
Premium Package 3,095 1,595      
Sport Package 1,185        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90        
Convenience Package 1,500        
Cold Weather Package 635        
Navigation system 1,955 1,955      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 669 669 669
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230      
App support 230 230      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320      
M Sport Package   1,185      
Aluminum trim   0      
Proximity key   455 605 605 605
Heated front seats   455 698    
Obstacle detection, rear   345 902 902 902
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293 1,293
Multimedia Package     2,660 2,660 2,660
Satellite radio     428    
Leather Package     1,628 1,628  
AMG Leather Package         2,409
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 11,350 8,630 9,550 8,340 9,180
Options (change) 10,330 7,860 8,883 7,757 8,538
Destination 895 895 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $43,445 $48,825 $48,675 $53,115 $74,555
Total Invoice $40,110 $45,090 $45,334 $49,463 $69,521

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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: $2,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,731
Model Year20122012201420142014
Model1-Series1-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim128i135iC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine230hp I6300hp I6201hp I4302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8?, 8450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$43,445$48,825$48,675$53,115$74,555
Adjustments for Features-2000-2,875-3,275-3,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,245$48,825$45,800$49,840$70,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,580$0$4,040$24,830
Total Invoice$40,110$45,090$45,334$49,463$69,521
Adjustments for Features-1850-2,678-3,050-3,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,925$45,090$42,656$46,413$65,861
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,165$0$3,757$23,205

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

Model Year20122012201420142014
Model1-Series1-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim128i135iC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Raised top speed limiter$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0   
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  $100
Wood trim$300   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,400$3,200$6,075$6,475$7,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$2,875$3,275$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments-1850-2,678-3,050-3,660

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

Model Year20122014
Model1-SeriesC-Class
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.7 in108.7 in
Length172.2 in180.7 in
Width68.8 in69.7 in
Height56.0 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,209 lb.3,539 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 128i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Total Requested370593%
Total Not Requested2757%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
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 information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

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 headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74056%
Total Not Requested57544%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

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 headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74056%
Total Not Requested57544%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%

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 headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74056%
Total Not Requested57544%
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, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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