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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: $3,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,500

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $3,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX1X1
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedansDrive28ixDrive28i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,600 $36,900 $33,750 $35,750
Base Invoice $29,388 $34,317 $32,070 $33,930
Premium II Package 2,750 1,350    
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950    
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550 1,450 1,450
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650    
iPod integration 375 375    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 700 700
Premium Package     3,250 3,250
Technology Package     2,550 2,550
M Sport Package     2,450 2,450
Cold Weather Package     550 550
Temporary spare tire     150 150
Premium II Package 2,558 1,256    
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744    
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442 1,335 1,335
Panoramic sunroof 930 930    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604    
iPod integration 349 349    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 645 645
Premium Package     2,990 2,990
Technology Package     2,345 2,345
M Sport Package     2,255 2,255
Cold Weather Package     505 505
Temporary spare tire     140 140
Options (change) 9,985 8,585 11,100 11,100
Options (change) 9,287 7,985 10,215 10,215
Destination 825 825 995 995
Total Price $42,410 $46,310 $45,845 $47,845
Total Invoice $39,500 $43,127 $43,280 $45,140

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X1 sDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,271
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX1X1
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedansDrive28ixDrive28i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6228hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12205, 7205, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$42,410$46,310$45,845$47,845
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-5,350-7,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,410$44,860$40,495$40,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,450$0$300
Total Invoice$39,500$43,127$43,280$45,140
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-5,051-6,651
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,500$41,777$38,229$38,489
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,277$0$260

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

Model Year2008200820172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX1X1
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedansDrive28ixDrive28i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Text dictation  $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,750$4,200$8,100$9,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$5,350$7,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,350-5,051-6,651

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

Model Year20082017
ModelC-ClassX1
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in105.1 in
Length182.3 in174.8 in
Width69.7 in71.7 in
Height56.3 in63.5 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,544 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in42.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft327.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.458.7 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 washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested175077%
Total Not Requested52523%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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 washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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?
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
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested157545%
Total Not Requested195055%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Text dictation50No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested157545%
Total Not Requested195055%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Text dictation50No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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