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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: $43,155

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $4,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,850

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $4,678

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Model Year201520152015201320132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-Class1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimC250C350C63 AMG128i135i135is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,400 $44,050 $63,000 $31,200 $39,300 $43,250
Base Invoice $36,642 $40,967 $58,590 $28,885 $36,335 $39,970
Leather Package 1,750 1,750        
Multimedia Package 2,770 2,770 2,770      
Rear spoiler 300 300        
Proximity key 650 650 650      
Wood trim 325 0 0 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 380 380 380
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 550 550 550
AMG Leather Package     2,590      
Premium Package       3,600 2,400 2,400
Xenon HID headlights       900    
M Sport Package       1,900    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       100    
Technology Package       2,350 2,350 2,350
Heated front seats       500 500 500
Auto-dimming headlights       250 250 250
Sport seats         400  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628        
Multimedia Package 2,576 2,576 2,576      
Rear spoiler 279 279        
Proximity key 605 605 605      
Wood trim 302 0 0 455    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 345 345 345
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 500 500 500
AMG Leather Package     2,409      
Premium Package       3,275 2,185 2,185
Xenon HID headlights       820    
M Sport Package       1,730    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       90    
Technology Package       2,140 2,140 2,140
Heated front seats       455 455 455
Auto-dimming headlights       230 230 230
Sport seats         365  
Options (change) 7,485 7,160 7,700 11,030 6,830 6,430
Options (change) 6,961 6,659 7,161 10,040 6,220 5,855
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0 0
Total Price $47,810 $52,135 $73,325 $43,155 $47,055 $50,605
Total Invoice $44,528 $48,551 $68,376 $39,850 $43,480 $46,750

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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: $1,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,465
Model Year201520152015201320132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-Class1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimC250C350C63 AMG128i135i135is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine201hp I4302hp V6451hp V8230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$47,810$52,135$73,325$43,155$47,055$50,605
Adjustments for Features-3,450-3,600-3,8500-150-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,360$48,535$69,475$43,155$46,905$50,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$25,115$0$3,750$7,425
Total Invoice$44,528$48,551$68,376$39,850$43,480$46,750
Adjustments for Features-3,213-3,353-3,5900-139-23
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,315$45,198$64,786$39,850$43,341$46,727
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,883$23,471$0$3,491$6,877

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

Model Year201520152015201320132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-Class1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimC250C350C63 AMG128i135i135is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200   
6-speed manual   $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300   
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Residual heat   $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150    
Raised top speed limiter   $0 $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0$0$0
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150   
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0   
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Traffic information   $25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Headlight washers    $50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000   
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Metal pedals$75$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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100   
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,175$7,325$7,575$3,725$3,875$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,450$3,600$3,850$0$150$25
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,213-3,353-3,5900-139-23

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

Model Year20152013
ModelC-Class1-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in104.7 in
Length180.7 in172.2 in
Width69.7 in68.8 in
Height54.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,539 lb.3,209 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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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 Requested365587%
Total Not Requested52513%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested155575%
Total Not Requested52525%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport seats
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
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested155575%
Total Not Requested52525%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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