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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: $43,245

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $4,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,930

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $4,598

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201520152015
Model1-Series1-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim128i135iC250C350C63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $39,400 $44,050 $63,000
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $36,642 $40,967 $58,590
BMW Assist 650 650      
Sport Package 1,300        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100        
Premium Package 3,400 1,750      
Convenience Package 1,650        
Navigation system 2,150 2,150      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720 720
Heated front seats 500 500      
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250      
App support 250 250      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350      
M Sport Package   1,300      
Obstacle detection, rear   380 970 970 970
Proximity key   500 650 650 650
Multimedia Package     2,770 2,770 2,770
Leather Package     1,750 1,750  
Wood trim     325 0 0
Rear spoiler     300 300  
AMG Leather Package         2,590
BMW Assist 590 590      
Sport Package 1,185        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90        
Premium Package 3,095 1,595      
Convenience Package 1,500        
Navigation system 1,955 1,955      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 669 669 669
Heated front seats 455 455      
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230      
App support 230 230      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320      
M Sport Package   1,185      
Obstacle detection, rear   345 902 902 902
Proximity key   455 605 605 605
Multimedia Package     2,576 2,576 2,576
Leather Package     1,628 1,628  
Wood trim     302 0 0
Rear spoiler     279 279  
AMG Leather Package         2,409
Options (change) 11,150 8,630 7,485 7,160 7,700
Options (change) 10,150 7,860 6,961 6,659 7,161
Destination 895 895 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $43,245 $48,825 $47,810 $52,135 $73,325
Total Invoice $39,930 $45,090 $44,528 $48,551 $68,376

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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: $1,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,431
Model Year20122012201520152015
Model1-Series1-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim128i135iC250C350C63 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, 8450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$43,245$48,825$47,810$52,135$73,325
Adjustments for Features0-50-3,400-3,550-3,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,245$48,775$44,410$48,585$69,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,530$0$4,175$25,115
Total Invoice$39,930$45,090$44,528$48,551$68,376
Adjustments for Features0-46-3,167-3,306-3,544
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,930$45,044$41,361$45,245$64,832
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,114$0$3,884$23,471

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

Model Year20122012201520152015
Model1-Series1-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim128i135iC250C350C63 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   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
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$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0   
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100   
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
Surround sound  $250$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
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers $50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
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
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$3,475$3,525$6,875$7,025$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$3,400$3,550$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-3,167-3,306-3,544

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

Model Year20122015
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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested370593%
Total Not Requested2757%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
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
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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