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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: $39,575 BMW 1-Series 128i | |||||
| Difference: $6,485 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $36,590 BMW 1-Series 128i | |||||
| Difference: $6,307 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | 1-Series | 1-Series |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | 128i | 135i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $33,990 | $39,990 | $58,200 | $29,450 | $36,350 |
| Base Invoice | $31,611 | $37,191 | $54,126 | $27,295 | $33,640 |
| Premium 1 Package | 1,995 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 985 | 985 | 985 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,700 | 2,700 | 3,350 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 550 | 550 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | |||
| Heated front seats | 750 | 750 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 660 | 660 | 660 | ||
| Wood trim | 325 | 0 | |||
| Proximity key | 1,140 | 1,140 | 1,140 | 500 | 500 |
| Rear spoiler | 300 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 900 | 600 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,650 | 1,950 | |||
| Sport Package | 1,300 | 1,100 | |||
| 6-speed manual | 0 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,100 | 2,100 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 900 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 1,855 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 916 | 916 | 916 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,511 | 2,511 | 3,115 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 500 | 500 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | |||
| Heated front seats | 698 | 698 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 614 | 614 | 614 | ||
| Wood trim | 302 | 0 | |||
| Proximity key | 1,060 | 1,060 | 1,060 | 455 | 455 |
| Rear spoiler | 279 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 820 | 545 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,410 | 1,775 | |||
| Sport Package | 1,185 | 1,000 | |||
| 6-speed manual | 0 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,910 | 1,910 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 820 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | |||
| Options (change) | 11,195 | 8,575 | 6,855 | 9,250 | 7,150 |
| Options (change) | 10,411 | 7,975 | 6,374 | 8,420 | 6,505 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 2,100 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $46,060 | $49,440 | $68,030 | $39,575 | $44,375 |
| Total Invoice | $42,897 | $46,041 | $63,475 | $36,590 | $41,020 |
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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: $6,160 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,004 | |||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | 1-Series | 1-Series |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | 128i | 135i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 451hp V8 | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 100, 8 | 100, 8 | 450, 12 | 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 |
| Total Price | $46,060 | $49,440 | $68,030 | $39,575 | $44,375 |
| Adjustments for Features | -325 | -1,375 | -600 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $45,735 | $48,065 | $67,430 | $39,575 | $44,375 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,330 | $21,695 | $0 | $4,800 |
| Total Invoice | $42,897 | $46,041 | $63,475 | $36,590 | $41,020 |
| Adjustments for Features | -303 | -1,280 | -560 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $42,594 | $44,761 | $62,915 | $36,590 | $41,020 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,167 | $20,321 | $0 | $4,430 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 1-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | 1-Series | 1-Series |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | 128i | 135i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | |||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| 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 | $200 | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $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 | $50 | ||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $3,775 | $4,825 | $4,050 | $3,450 | $3,450 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $325 | $1,375 | $600 | $0 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -303 | -1,280 | -560 | 0 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 1-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | C-Class | 1-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 104.7 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 171.7 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 68.8 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 56.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,528 lb. | 3,253 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 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1425 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 23% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 840 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 21% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 840 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 21% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 840 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 825 | 50% |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 27% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 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 |
| Total Requested | 3105 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 10% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/45VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| 205/50VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 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 |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 48% |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 12% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 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 |
| Total Requested | 1905 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 16% |
| Sport Package | ||
| 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 |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
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