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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 1-Series 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.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $42,725 BMW 1-Series 128i | ||||||
| Difference: $2,810 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,455 BMW 1-Series 128i | ||||||
| Difference: $2,954 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | 1-Series | 1-Series | 1-Series |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | 128i | 135i | 135is |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $33,600 | $39,750 | $57,350 | $31,200 | $39,300 | $43,250 |
| Base Invoice | $31,248 | $36,968 | $53,336 | $28,885 | $36,335 | $39,970 |
| Premium 2 Package | 3,700 | 1,400 | 1,400 | |||
| Multimedia Package | 2,650 | 2,650 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 550 | 550 | 550 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,590 | 1,590 | ||||
| Wood trim | 320 | 0 | 500 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 650 | 650 | 650 | |||
| Proximity key | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | |||||
| iPod integration | 375 | |||||
| Premium Package | 3,600 | 2,400 | 2,400 | |||
| M Sport Package | 1,900 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | |||||
| Cold Weather Package | 700 | |||||
| Technology Package | 2,350 | 2,350 | 2,350 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 900 | |||||
| Sport seats | 400 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Premium 2 Package | 3,441 | 1,302 | 1,302 | |||
| Multimedia Package | 2,464 | 2,464 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,479 | 1,479 | ||||
| Wood trim | 298 | 0 | 455 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 604 | 604 | 604 | |||
| Proximity key | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 279 | |||||
| iPod integration | 349 | |||||
| Premium Package | 3,275 | 2,185 | 2,185 | |||
| M Sport Package | 1,730 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 90 | |||||
| Cold Weather Package | 635 | |||||
| Technology Package | 2,140 | 2,140 | 2,140 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 820 | |||||
| Sport seats | 365 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | ||||
| Options (change) | 11,060 | 8,140 | 4,275 | 10,600 | 6,200 | 5,800 |
| Options (change) | 10,286 | 7,570 | 3,976 | 9,645 | 5,645 | 5,280 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 2,100 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $45,535 | $48,765 | $64,600 | $42,725 | $46,425 | $49,975 |
| Total Invoice | $42,409 | $45,413 | $60,287 | $39,455 | $42,905 | $46,175 |
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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: $2,235 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,418 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | 1-Series | 1-Series | 1-Series |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | 128i | 135i | 135is |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 451hp V8 | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 320hp I6 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 | M6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 100, 8 | 100, 8 | 100, 8 | 180, 8 | 180, 8 | 180, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 | 205/50-17 | 215/40-18 | 215/40-18 |
| Total Price | $45,535 | $48,765 | $64,600 | $42,725 | $46,425 | $49,975 |
| Adjustments for Features | -640 | -1,690 | 0 | -65 | -165 | -40 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $44,895 | $47,075 | $64,600 | $42,660 | $46,260 | $49,935 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,180 | $19,705 | $0 | $3,600 | $7,275 |
| Total Invoice | $42,409 | $45,413 | $60,287 | $39,455 | $42,905 | $46,175 |
| Adjustments for Features | -596 | -1,574 | 0 | -60 | -152 | -37 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $41,813 | $43,839 | $60,287 | $39,395 | $42,753 | $46,138 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,026 | $18,474 | $0 | $3,358 | $6,743 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 1-Series
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | 1-Series | 1-Series | 1-Series |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | 128i | 135i | 135is |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $4,740 | $5,790 | $4,100 | $4,165 | $4,265 | $4,140 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $640 | $1,690 | $0 | $65 | $165 | $40 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -596 | -1,574 | 0 | -60 | -152 | -37 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 1-Series
| Model Year | 2010 | 2013 |
| Model | C-Class | 1-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 104.7 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 172.2 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 68.8 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 56.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,528 lb. | 3,209 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 14.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 32.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2075 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 815 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 23% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 36% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 815 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 23% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 33% |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 29% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | 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 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | 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 |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height 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 |
| 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 |
| Sport rocker panels (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 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1015 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 9% |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | 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 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | 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 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1015 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 9% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | 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 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | 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 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1015 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 9% |
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