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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: $42,775

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $10,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192019201320132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-Class1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63128i135i135is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $43,800 $57,450 $68,750 $31,200 $39,300 $43,250
Advanced Lighting Package 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Premium 1 Package 1,900          
Leather Seating Package 1,950          
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,200 2,200      
Rear spoiler 350          
Heated front seats 580     500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 550 550 550
Wood trim   325 325 500    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620        
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
Auto-dimming headlights       250 250 250
Sport seats         400  
Advanced Lighting Package 1,014 1,014 1,014      
Premium 1 Package 1,767          
Leather Seating Package 1,814          
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,046 2,046      
Rear spoiler 326          
Heated front seats 539     455 455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 500 500 500
Wood trim   302 302 455    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507        
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
Auto-dimming headlights       230 230 230
Sport seats         365  
Options (change) 8,790 5,955 6,925 10,650 6,450 6,050
Options (change) 8,176 5,539 6,441 9,695 5,875 5,510
Destination 995 995 995 925 925 925
Total Price $53,585 $64,400 $76,670 $42,775 $46,675 $50,225

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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 C43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,762
Model Year201920192019201320132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-Class1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63128i135i135is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine255hp I4385hp V6469hp V8230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionT9T9T9M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$53,585$64,400$76,670$42,775$46,675$50,225
Adjustments for Features-5,675-7,800-6,6000-150-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,910$56,600$70,070$42,775$46,525$50,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,690$22,160$0$3,750$7,425

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

Model Year201920192019201320132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-Class1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63128i135i135is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400   
6-speed manual   $150$150$150
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0
AWD $1700    
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100     
Power trunk closer$350     
Remote climate control$25$25$25   
Remote start via app$75$75$75   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200   
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100$100   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter   $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Residual heat   $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust  $250   
Raised top speed limiter   $0 $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0$0$0
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50$50
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200   
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
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Boost gauge $75$75   
Chronometer $100$100   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Headlight washers    $50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000   
Power-folding mirrors$50  $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200   
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
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering$0$0$0   
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,650$11,775$10,575$3,975$4,125$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,675$7,800$6,600$0$150$25
Value of Feature Adjustments-971-791-6400-139-23

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

Model Year20192013
ModelC-Class1-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase111.8 in104.7 in
Length184.5 in172.2 in
Width71.3 in68.8 in
Height55.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,209 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

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45026%
Total Not Requested130074%
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 player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
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

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
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

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
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
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
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 Requested380591%
Total Not Requested3759%
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
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested170582%
Total Not Requested37518%
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 seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested170582%
Total Not Requested37518%
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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