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BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $42,445 BMW i3 | |||||
| Difference: $7,685 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,145 BMW i3 | |||||
| Difference: $7,540 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | i3 | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Base | C300 | C400 | C63 AMG | C63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $42,400 | $38,400 | $48,590 | $63,900 | $71,900 |
| Base Invoice | $39,690 | $35,712 | $45,189 | $59,427 | $66,867 |
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | 2,500 | ||||
| Park Assistant Package | 1,000 | ||||
| Tera World | 2,500 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 |
| Multimedia Package | 2,690 | 2,690 | 2,690 | 2,690 | |
| Premium Package | 2,700 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 | |
| Interior Package | 2,300 | 2,300 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | 970 | |
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | |||
| Wood trim | 325 | 0 | |||
| 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 |
| Multimedia Package | 2,502 | 2,502 | 2,502 | 2,502 | |
| Premium Package | 2,511 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 744 | 744 | 744 | 744 | |
| Interior Package | 2,139 | 2,139 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | 902 | |
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | |||
| Wood trim | 302 | 0 | |||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,409 | ||||
| Options (change) | 6,550 | 10,805 | 7,780 | 7,770 | 5,180 |
| Options (change) | 5,960 | 10,048 | 7,235 | 7,226 | 4,817 |
| Destination | 995 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | -7,500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $42,445 | $50,130 | $57,295 | $72,595 | $78,005 |
| Total Invoice | $39,145 | $46,685 | $53,349 | $67,578 | $72,609 |
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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: $5,755 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,743 | |||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | i3 | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Base | C300 | C400 | C63 AMG | C63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 168hp E | 241hp I4 | 329hp V6 | 469hp V8 | 503hp V8 |
| Transmission | A1 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 100, 4 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 155/70-19 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/35-19 |
| Total Price | $42,445 | $50,130 | $57,295 | $72,595 | $78,005 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,930 | -4,005 | -2,555 | -3,705 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $42,445 | $48,200 | $53,290 | $70,040 | $74,300 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $5,090 | $21,840 | $26,100 |
| Total Invoice | $39,145 | $46,685 | $53,349 | $67,578 | $72,609 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,797 | -3,729 | -2,378 | -3,449 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $39,145 | $44,888 | $49,620 | $65,200 | $69,160 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,732 | $20,312 | $24,272 |
Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | i3 | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Base | C300 | C400 | C63 AMG | C63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 1-speed automatic | $800 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heat pump | $250 | ||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents | $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 | ||||
| 7.2 kW onboard charger | $500 | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $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 | |
| Carbon fiber body structure | $0 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | ||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces | $450 | ||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | |||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Suggestive steering | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,275 | $8,205 | $10,280 | $8,830 | $9,980 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,930 | $4,005 | $2,555 | $3,705 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,797 | -3,729 | -2,378 | -3,449 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | i3 | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 111.8 in |
| Length | 157.4 in | 184.5 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 62.1 in | 56.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,635 lb. | 3,418 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.4 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.6 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 0.0 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 50.4 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 2.8 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.8 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW i3
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 890 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 47% |
| Park Assistant Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Tera World | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | No |
| 155/70R19 tires | 200 | No |
| 175/60R19 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 47% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 17% |
| Wood trim | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Analog clock | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 8% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 940 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 30% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 49% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 17% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 940 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 49% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Wood trim | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Analog clock | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 8% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 940 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 940 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
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