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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: $42,195

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $3,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,970

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $3,227

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelC-ClassC-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,900 $53,800 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $34,317 $50,034 $28,885 $36,335
Premium II Package 1,350 1,080    
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 550 550
iPod integration 375 375    
Leather seating surfaces 1,550      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650    
Wood trim   0    
BMW Assist     650 650
Cold Weather Package     700  
Premium Package     3,400 1,750
Sport Package     1,300  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     100  
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
M Sport Package       1,300
Heated front seats       500
Premium II Package 1,256 1,004    
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 500 500
iPod integration 349 349    
Leather seating surfaces 1,442      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604    
Wood trim   0    
BMW Assist     590 590
Cold Weather Package     635  
Premium Package     3,095 1,595
Sport Package     1,185  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     90  
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
M Sport Package       1,185
Heated front seats       455
Options (change) 7,585 5,765 10,100 7,250
Options (change) 7,055 5,361 9,190 6,600
Destination 825 875 895 895
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $45,310 $62,140 $42,195 $47,445
Total Invoice $42,197 $57,970 $38,970 $43,830

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,923
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelC-ClassC-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6451hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$45,310$62,140$42,195$47,445
Adjustments for Features-1,400-1,70000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,910$60,440$42,195$47,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,530$0$5,250
Total Invoice$42,197$57,970$38,970$43,830
Adjustments for Features-1,304-1,58600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,893$56,384$38,970$43,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,491$0$4,860

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

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelC-ClassC-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app  $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer $100  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,750$4,050$2,350$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$1,700$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,304-1,58600

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

Model Year20082012
ModelC-Class1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in104.7 in
Length182.3 in172.2 in
Width69.7 in68.8 in
Height56.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft310.0 ft3

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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested85064%
Total Not Requested47536%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55067%
Total Not Requested27533%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested30080%
Total Not Requested7520%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested325582%
Total Not Requested72518%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested30080%
Total Not Requested7520%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested135586%
Total Not Requested22514%

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