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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: $40,670

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $4,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,545

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $4,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimC250C350C63 AMG128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,400 $44,050 $63,000 $28,600 $34,900
Base Invoice $36,642 $40,967 $58,590 $26,490 $32,290
Leather Package 1,750 1,750      
Becker Map Pilot 600 600 600    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 550 550
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 350 350
Proximity key 650 650 650 500 500
Wood trim 325 0 0    
Rear spoiler 300 300      
AMG Leather Package     2,590    
Premium Package       3,700 3,400
Sport Package       1,300 1,100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       100 100
Navigation system       2,100 2,100
Xenon HID headlights       800  
HD radio       350 350
iPod integration       400 400
Heated front seats       500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription       595 595
Leather Package 1,628 1,628      
Becker Map Pilot 558 558 558    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 320 320
Proximity key 605 605 605 455 455
Wood trim 302 0 0    
Rear spoiler 279 279      
AMG Leather Package     2,409    
Premium Package       3,365 3,095
Sport Package       1,185 1,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       90 90
Navigation system       1,910 1,910
Xenon HID headlights       730  
HD radio       315 315
iPod integration       365 365
Heated front seats       455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription       540 540
Options (change) 5,315 4,990 5,530 11,245 9,945
Options (change) 4,943 4,641 5,143 10,230 9,045
Destination 925 925 925 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $45,640 $49,965 $71,155 $40,670 $45,670
Total Invoice $42,510 $46,533 $66,358 $37,545 $42,160

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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: $1,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,845
Model Year20152015201520082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimC250C350C63 AMG128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine201hp I4302hp V6451hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$45,640$49,965$71,155$40,670$45,670
Adjustments for Features-3,350-3,500-3,7500-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,290$46,465$67,405$40,670$45,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$25,115$0$4,750
Total Invoice$42,510$46,533$66,358$37,545$42,160
Adjustments for Features-3,120-3,260-3,4970-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,390$43,273$62,861$37,545$41,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,883$23,471$0$4,384

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

Model Year20152015201520082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimC250C350C63 AMG128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Residual heat   $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
iPod integration   $100$100
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Chronometer  $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Total Value of Features$6,650$6,800$7,050$3,300$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,350$3,500$3,750$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,120-3,260-3,4970-231

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

Model Year20152008
ModelC-Class1-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in104.7 in
Length180.7 in171.7 in
Width69.7 in68.8 in
Height54.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,539 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume11.7 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested310592%
Total Not Requested2758%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested280591%
Total Not Requested2759%
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
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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