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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW X1 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW X1 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,410

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,500

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX1X1X1
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedansDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,600 $36,900 $30,800 $32,500 $38,600
Base Invoice $29,388 $34,317 $28,515 $30,080 $35,690
Premium II Package 2,750 1,350      
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 550 550 550
iPod integration 375 375      
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000      
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650      
Premium Package     3,950 3,950 2,150
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200  
Technology Package     2,500 2,500 2,500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
M Sport Line     3,000 3,000  
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Premium II Package 2,558 1,256      
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 500 500 500
iPod integration 349 349      
Panoramic sunroof 930 930      
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604      
Premium Package     3,595 3,595 1,955
Lighting Package     1,090 1,090  
Technology Package     2,275 2,275 2,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
M Sport Line     2,730 2,730  
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Options (change) 9,985 8,585 12,050 12,050 6,050
Options (change) 9,287 7,985 10,965 10,965 5,505
Destination 825 825 895 895 895
Total Price $42,410 $46,310 $43,745 $45,445 $45,545
Total Invoice $39,500 $43,127 $40,375 $41,940 $42,090

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW X1

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X1 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,082
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX1X1X1
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedansDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6240hp I4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6T7T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$42,410$46,310$43,745$45,445$45,545
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-2,950-4,900-3,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,410$44,860$40,795$40,545$42,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,450$250$0$1,600
Total Invoice$39,500$43,127$40,375$41,940$42,090
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-2,723-4,522-3,142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,500$41,777$37,652$37,418$38,948
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,277$234$0$1,530

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW X1

Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX1X1X1
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedansDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control   $250 
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0 
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
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
Metal pedals$75$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50   
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,600$4,050$5,550$7,500$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$2,950$4,900$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,350-2,723-4,522-3,142

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW X1

Model Year20082013
ModelC-ClassX1
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in108.7 in
Length182.3 in176.5 in
Width69.7 in70.8 in
Height56.3 in60.8 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.447.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested180079%
Total Not Requested47521%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested85064%
Total Not Requested47536%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 sDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested310079%
Total Not Requested82521%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested91590%
Total Not Requested10010%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Body kit0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
225/45WR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/40WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested90055%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested310079%
Total Not Requested82521%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested91590%
Total Not Requested10010%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Body kit0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
225/45WR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/40WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested90055%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested62532%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested91590%
Total Not Requested10010%

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