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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: $41,145

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $9,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192019201920092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $43,800 $57,450 $68,750 $76,450 $29,400 $35,850
Leather Seating Package 1,950          
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200    
Satellite radio 460          
Rear spoiler 350          
Heated front seats 580       500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 475 475
Wood trim   325 325 0    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620        
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
HD radio         350 350
iPod integration         400 400
Proximity key         500 500
Xenon HID headlights         900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription         595 595
Cold Weather Package           600
Leather Seating Package 1,814          
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046    
Satellite radio 428          
Rear spoiler 326          
Heated front seats 539       455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 430 430
Wood trim   302 302 0    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507        
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
HD radio         315 315
iPod integration         365 365
Proximity key         455 455
Xenon HID headlights         820  
Satellite radio - one year subscription         540 540
Cold Weather Package           545
Options (change) 6,260 4,865 5,835 2,920 10,920 9,620
Options (change) 5,823 4,525 5,427 2,716 9,930 8,745
Destination 995 995 995 995 825 825
Total Price $51,055 $63,310 $75,580 $80,365 $41,145 $46,295

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 1-Series 128i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,587
Model Year201920192019201920092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine255hp I4385hp V6469hp V8503hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT9T9T9T9M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5590, 13590, 13590, 13?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18255/35-19205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$51,055$63,310$75,580$80,365$41,145$46,295
Adjustments for Features-3,850-7,175-6,075-6,7750-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,205$56,135$69,505$73,590$41,145$45,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,930$22,300$26,385$0$4,700

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

Model Year201920192019201920092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400  
6-speed manual    $150$150
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0
AWD $1700    
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100$100$100  
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Tires, run-flat$150$150  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 $100
Ski sack     $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Residual heat    $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500  
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500  
Limited-slip rear differential  $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250  
Raised top speed limiter   $0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof    $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration    $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$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$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Boost gauge $75$75$75  
Chronometer $100$100$100  
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row     $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
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$150  
Metal pedals $75$75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,025$11,350$10,250$10,950$4,175$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,850$7,175$6,075$6,775$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-514-626-516-3130-415

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

Model Year20192009
ModelC-Class1-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase111.8 in104.7 in
Length184.5 in171.7 in
Width71.3 in68.8 in
Height55.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume10.5 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
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, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested310592%
Total Not Requested2758%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
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, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested280591%
Total Not Requested2759%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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