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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: $43,185

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $8,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,880

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $7,932

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016201620162016
Model1-Series1-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim128i135iC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
Premium Package 3,400 1,750          
BMW Assist 650 650          
Navigation system 2,150 2,150          
Xenon HID headlights 900            
Sport Package 1,300            
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720 720 720 720
Heated front seats 500            
Heated steering wheel 190   250 250      
Proximity key 500 500          
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250          
App support 250 250          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350          
Cold Weather Package   550          
M Sport Package   1,300          
Blind spot warning system     550 550      
Multimedia Package     2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Interior Package     2,880 2,880 2,150    
Premium 2 Package     2,220 2,220 1,520    
Wood trim     325 325 325 325 0
Rear spoiler     350 350      
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
Lighting Package           800 800
AMG Leather Package           2,590  
Premium Package 3,095 1,595          
BMW Assist 590 590          
Navigation system 1,955 1,955          
Xenon HID headlights 820            
Sport Package 1,185            
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 669 669 669 669 669
Heated front seats 455            
Heated steering wheel 175   233 233      
Proximity key 455 455          
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230          
App support 230 230          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320          
Cold Weather Package   500          
M Sport Package   1,185          
Blind spot warning system     512 512      
Multimedia Package     2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Interior Package     2,678 2,678 2,000    
Premium 2 Package     2,065 2,065 1,414    
Wood trim     302 302 302 302 0
Rear spoiler     326 326      
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
Lighting Package           744 744
AMG Leather Package           2,409  
Options (change) 11,090 8,300 11,465 11,465 8,885 8,605 5,690
Options (change) 10,100 7,560 10,663 10,663 8,263 8,002 5,291
Destination 895 895 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $43,185 $48,495 $51,340 $53,837 $60,610 $74,780 $79,865
Total Invoice $39,880 $44,790 $47,812 $49,851 $56,432 $69,610 $74,339

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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: $3,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,648
Model Year2012201220162016201620162016
Model1-Series1-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim128i135iC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$43,185$48,495$51,340$53,837$60,610$74,780$79,865
Adjustments for Features-500-4,650-6,175-7,025-6,325-7,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,135$48,495$46,690$47,662$53,585$68,455$72,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,360$0$972$6,895$21,765$25,700
Total Invoice$39,880$44,790$47,812$49,851$56,432$69,610$74,339
Adjustments for Features-460-4,330-5,718-6,541-5,888-6,958
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,834$44,790$43,482$44,133$49,891$63,722$67,381
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,956$0$651$6,409$20,240$23,899

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

Model Year2012201220162016201620162016
Model1-Series1-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim128i135iC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0 $0$0
AWD    $1700  
Accessories 
Eco accelerator   $100   
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100   
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75$75
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$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$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150     
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25
Second-row low console$100$100     
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)      $500
Limited-slip rear differential     $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0   
6 kWh battery pack   $0   
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust     $250$250
Raised top speed limiter$0$0    $0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0     
Sunroof$900$900     
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50     
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100     
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250     
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25     
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0     
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75     
Boost gauge     $75$75
Chronometer     $100$100
Cornering lights$50$50   $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
Headlight washers $50     
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights     $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100      
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100     
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$150$150
Metal pedals    $75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$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$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces      $450
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000   
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0$0$0
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,425$4,375$9,025$10,550$11,400$10,700$11,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0$4,650$6,175$7,025$6,325$7,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-460-4,330-5,718-6,541-5,888-6,958

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

Model Year20122016
Model1-SeriesC-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in111.8 in
Length172.2 in184.5 in
Width68.8 in71.3 in
Height56.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,209 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 Requested390598%
Total Not Requested752%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested150595%
Total Not Requested755%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

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