Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2007 BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2013

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,925

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $3,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,470

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $3,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072013
ModelC-Class1-Series
TrimC350 Sport Sedan135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,000 $39,300
Base Invoice $35,340 $36,335
Sunroof Package 1,790  
Xenon HID headlights 790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 550
Folding second row seats 290  
Heated front seats 680 500
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765  
Navigation system 2,210  
7-speed shiftable automatic 1,410  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500  
Technology Package   2,350
Sport seats   400
7-speed automated manual   450
Aluminum trim   0
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Sunroof Package 1,665  
Xenon HID headlights 735  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 500
Folding second row seats 270  
Heated front seats 633 455
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711  
Navigation system 2,055  
7-speed shiftable automatic 1,311  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395  
Technology Package   2,140
Sport seats   365
7-speed automated manual   430
Aluminum trim   0
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Options (change) 10,945 5,700
Options (change) 10,180 5,210
Destination 775 925
Total Price $49,720 $45,925
Total Invoice $46,295 $42,470

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,135
Model Year20072013
ModelC-Class1-Series
TrimC350 Sport Sedan135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/40-18
Total Price$49,720$45,925
Adjustments for Features0-335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,720$45,590
Total Invoice$46,295$42,470
Adjustments for Features0-310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,295$42,160

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

Model Year20072013
ModelC-Class1-Series
TrimC350 Sport Sedan135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,225$3,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-310

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

Model Year20072013
ModelC-Class1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.9 in104.7 in
Length178.4 in172.2 in
Width68.0 in68.8 in
Height55.6 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.3,439 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested107566%
Total Not Requested55034%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%
Sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%

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