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BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $8,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,145

BMW i3   
Difference: $8,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162016
Modeli3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,400 $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $39,690 $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500          
Park Assistant Package 1,000          
Tera World 2,500          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720 720 720 720
Blind spot warning system   550 550      
Multimedia Package   2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Parktronic Package   970 970 970 970 970
Lighting Package   800 800 800 800 800
Premium 2 Package   2,220 2,220 1,520    
Interior Package   2,880 2,880 2,150    
Wood trim   325 325 325 325 0
Rear spoiler   350 350      
Luxury Package     325      
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275          
Park Assistant Package 910          
Tera World 2,275          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 669 669 669 669 669
Blind spot warning system   512 512      
Multimedia Package   2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Parktronic Package   902 902 902 902 902
Lighting Package   744 744 744 744 744
Premium 2 Package   2,065 2,065 1,414    
Interior Package   2,678 2,678 2,000    
Wood trim   302 302 302 302 0
Rear spoiler   326 326      
Luxury Package     303      
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Options (change) 6,550 11,505 11,830 9,175 8,095 5,180
Options (change) 5,960 10,700 11,003 8,533 7,528 4,817
Destination 995 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax -7,500 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $42,445 $51,380 $54,202 $60,900 $74,270 $79,355
Total Invoice $39,145 $47,849 $50,191 $56,702 $69,136 $73,865

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,627
Model Year201620162016201620162016
Modeli3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionA1T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$42,445$51,380$54,202$60,900$74,270$79,355
Adjustments for Features0-2,230-4,055-4,705-3,355-4,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,445$49,150$50,147$56,195$70,915$74,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$997$7,045$21,765$25,700
Total Invoice$39,145$47,849$50,191$56,702$69,136$73,865
Adjustments for Features0-2,077-3,755-4,381-3,123-4,193
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,145$45,772$46,436$52,321$66,013$69,672
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$664$6,549$20,241$23,900

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year201620162016201620162016
Modeli3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850     
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Eco accelerator  $100   
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75     
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heat pump$250     
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175     
Residual heat$50     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0     
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
6 kWh battery pack  $0   
7.2 kW onboard charger$500     
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
DC quick-charging capability$750     
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support$0     
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250     
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0     
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Text dictation$50     
Voice control for external devices$0     
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Digital instruments$0     
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 $25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Tachometer $75$75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces     $450
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,775$8,005$9,830$10,480$9,130$10,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,230$4,055$4,705$3,355$4,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,077-3,755-4,381-3,123-4,193

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20162016
Modeli3C-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in111.8 in
Length157.4 in184.5 in
Width69.9 in71.3 in
Height62.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested155053%
Total Not Requested140047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
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

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

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