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

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

Lowest Total Price: $39,945

BMW i3   
Difference: $29,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,870

BMW i3   
Difference: $28,217

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
Modeli3E-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE350AMG E63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $42,400 $59,900 $104,300
Base Invoice $39,690 $55,707 $96,999
Park Assistant Package 1,000    
Tera World 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720  
Premium 1 Package   3,530  
Parktronic Package   970  
Lighting Package   1,500  
KEYLESS-GO Package   750  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620  
Park Assistant Package 910    
Tera World 2,275    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670  
Premium 1 Package   3,283  
Parktronic Package   902  
Lighting Package   1,395  
KEYLESS-GO Package   698  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507  
Options (change) 4,050 9,090 0
Options (change) 3,685 8,455 0
Destination 995 925 925
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $39,945 $69,915 $105,225
Total Invoice $36,870 $65,087 $97,924

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,389
Model Year201620162016
Modeli3E-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE350AMG E63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine168hp E302hp V6577hp V8
TransmissionA1T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19245/45-17255/35-19
Total Price$39,945$69,915$105,225
Adjustments for Features0-7,335-10,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,945$62,580$94,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$32,360
Total Invoice$36,870$65,087$97,924
Adjustments for Features0-6,828-9,571
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,870$58,259$88,353
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$30,094

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

Model Year201620162016
Modeli3E-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE350AMG E63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heat pump$250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
Automatic start / stop $150$150
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Digital instruments$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats $600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Rear-facing third row seats $0 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,875$12,210$15,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,335$10,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,828-9,571

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

Model Year20162016
Modeli3E-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.2 in113.2 in
Length157.4 in192.7 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height62.1 in58.9 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.4,060 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft357.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
175/60R19 tires200No
155/70R19 tires200No
Total Requested155053%
Total Not Requested140047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested100047%
Total Not Requested111553%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
KEYLESS-GO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

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