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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: $42,695 BMW 1-Series 128i | |||||
| Difference: $3,365 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,425 BMW 1-Series 128i | |||||
| Difference: $3,472 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 |
| 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 | $31,200 | $39,300 |
| Base Invoice | $31,611 | $37,191 | $54,126 | $28,885 | $36,335 |
| 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 |
| Heated front seats | 750 | 750 | 500 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | |||
| Proximity key | 1,140 | 1,140 | 1,140 | 500 | 500 |
| Wood trim | 325 | 0 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 660 | 660 | 660 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 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 |
| Heated front seats | 698 | 698 | 455 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | |||
| Proximity key | 1,060 | 1,060 | 1,060 | 455 | 455 |
| Wood trim | 302 | 0 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 614 | 614 | 614 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 279 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Options (change) | 11,195 | 8,575 | 6,855 | 10,600 | 7,750 |
| Options (change) | 10,411 | 7,975 | 6,374 | 9,645 | 7,055 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 895 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 2,100 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $46,060 | $49,440 | $68,030 | $42,695 | $47,945 |
| Total Invoice | $42,897 | $46,041 | $63,475 | $39,425 | $44,285 |
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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: $2,840 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,983 | |||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 |
| 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 | $42,695 | $47,945 |
| Adjustments for Features | -525 | -1,575 | -800 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $45,535 | $47,865 | $67,230 | $42,695 | $47,945 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,330 | $21,695 | $0 | $5,250 |
| Total Invoice | $42,897 | $46,041 | $63,475 | $39,425 | $44,285 |
| Adjustments for Features | -489 | -1,467 | -746 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $42,408 | $44,574 | $62,729 | $39,425 | $44,285 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,166 | $20,321 | $0 | $4,860 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 1-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 |
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $3,925 | $4,975 | $4,200 | $3,400 | $3,400 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $525 | $1,575 | $800 | $0 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -489 | -1,467 | -746 | 0 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 1-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| 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 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | 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 |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1325 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 28% |
| 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 |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | 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 |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | 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 |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 840 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 825 | 50% |
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% |
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 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 | 300 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 20% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3705 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 7% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/45VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| 205/50VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 48% |
| Navigation system | ||
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 740 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 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 | 300 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 20% |
| M 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 |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Navigation system | ||
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 740 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 1305 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 17% |
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