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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: $43,355 BMW 1-Series 128i | ||||||
| Difference: $5,320 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $40,030 BMW 1-Series 128i | ||||||
| Difference: $5,304 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | 1-Series | 1-Series | 1-Series | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 128i | 135i | 135is | C250 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $31,200 | $39,300 | $43,250 | $38,200 | $43,850 | $62,750 |
| Base Invoice | $28,885 | $36,335 | $39,970 | $35,526 | $40,781 | $58,358 |
| Premium Package | 3,600 | 2,400 | 2,400 | |||
| M Sport Package | 1,900 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | |||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 900 | |||||
| Cold Weather Package | 700 | |||||
| Technology Package | 2,350 | 2,350 | 2,350 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 720 | 720 | 720 |
| Wood trim | 500 | 0 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 380 | 380 | 380 | 970 | 970 | 970 |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 250 | 250 | 250 | |||
| Sport seats | 400 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 750 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | |||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,590 | |||||
| Premium Package | 3,275 | 2,185 | 2,185 | |||
| M Sport Package | 1,730 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 90 | |||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 820 | |||||
| Cold Weather Package | 635 | |||||
| Technology Package | 2,140 | 2,140 | 2,140 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 669 | 669 | 669 |
| Wood trim | 455 | 0 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 345 | 345 | 345 | 902 | 902 | 902 |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 230 | 230 | 230 | |||
| Sport seats | 365 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 698 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | |||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,409 | |||||
| Options (change) | 11,230 | 6,830 | 6,430 | 9,550 | 8,340 | 9,180 |
| Options (change) | 10,220 | 6,220 | 5,855 | 8,883 | 7,757 | 8,538 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $43,355 | $47,055 | $50,605 | $48,675 | $53,115 | $74,555 |
| Total Invoice | $40,030 | $43,480 | $46,750 | $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: $2,595 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,766 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | 1-Series | 1-Series | 1-Series | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 128i | 135i | 135is | C250 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 320hp I6 | 201hp I4 | 302hp V6 | 451hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 8 | 180, 8 | 180, 8 | ?, 8 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/50-17 | 215/40-18 | 215/40-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $43,355 | $47,055 | $50,605 | $48,675 | $53,115 | $74,555 |
| Adjustments for Features | -25 | -125 | 0 | -2,750 | -3,150 | -3,800 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $43,330 | $46,930 | $50,605 | $45,925 | $49,965 | $70,755 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,600 | $7,275 | $0 | $4,040 | $24,830 |
| Total Invoice | $40,030 | $43,480 | $46,750 | $45,334 | $49,463 | $69,521 |
| Adjustments for Features | -23 | -116 | 0 | -2,561 | -2,933 | -3,543 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $40,007 | $43,364 | $46,750 | $42,773 | $46,530 | $65,978 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,357 | $6,743 | $0 | $3,757 | $23,205 |
Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | 1-Series | 1-Series | 1-Series | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 128i | 135i | 135is | C250 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $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 | $150 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $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 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $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 | $3,350 | $3,450 | $3,325 | $6,075 | $6,475 | $7,125 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $25 | $125 | $0 | $2,750 | $3,150 | $3,800 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -23 | -116 | 0 | -2,561 | -2,933 | -3,543 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2013 | 2014 |
| Model | 1-Series | C-Class |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 172.2 in | 180.7 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 54.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,209 lb. | 3,539 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 15.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.9 in | 37.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.1 in | 35.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.4 in | 50.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 32.0 in | 33.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.0 ft3 | 11.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 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 |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3655 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 13% |
| M Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/45VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| 205/50VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | 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 |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 48% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1115 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1555 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 25% |
| Sport seats | ||
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1115 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1555 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 25% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1115 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 44% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 31% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 44% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 31% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 44% |
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 33% |
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