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BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,555

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $88,347

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,012

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $81,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162016
Modeli8C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $140,700 $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $130,125 $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
Giga World 2,000          
Blind spot warning system   550 550      
Multimedia Package   2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230
Parking Assist Package   1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Lighting Package   800 800 800    
Premium 2 Package   2,220 2,220 1,520    
Interior Package   2,880 2,880      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Head-up display (HUD)   990 990 990 990 990
Luxury Package     325      
Wood trim     325     0
designo Package       3,620 3,090 550
Giga World 1,820          
Blind spot warning system   512 512      
Multimedia Package   2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074
Parking Assist Package   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Lighting Package   744 744 744    
Premium 2 Package   2,065 2,065 1,414    
Interior Package   2,678 2,678      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669 669
Head-up display (HUD)   921 921 921 921 921
Luxury Package     303      
Wood trim     302     0
designo Package       3,367 2,874 512
Options (change) 2,000 11,680 12,330 11,170 8,320 5,780
Options (change) 1,820 10,863 11,468 10,389 7,738 5,376
Destination 995 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax -3,793 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $139,902 $51,555 $54,702 $62,895 $74,495 $79,955
Total Invoice $129,147 $48,012 $50,656 $58,558 $69,346 $74,424

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $88,152
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $80,955
Model Year201620162016201620162016
Modeli8C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine357hp I3 PiH241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$139,902$51,555$54,702$62,895$74,495$79,955
Adjustments for Features-1950-2,050-2,925-1,250-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$139,707$51,555$52,652$59,970$73,245$77,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,097$8,415$21,690$26,250
Total Invoice$129,147$48,012$50,656$58,558$69,346$74,424
Adjustments for Features-1800-1,898-2,723-1,164-2,001
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$128,967$48,012$48,758$55,835$68,182$72,423
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$746$7,823$20,170$24,411

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year201620162016201620162016
Modeli8C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700  $1700  
RWD $0$0 $0$0
Accessories 
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
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500$500
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
Knee airbag, passenger$75     
Lane departure warning$200     
Pedestrian detection$50     
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Wide-view front camera$150     
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150     
Residual heat$50     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0     
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
6 kWh battery pack  $0   
7 kWh battery pack$0     
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Mid-engine configuration$0     
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
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150     
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     
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     
Voice recorder$0     
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25   
Auto-dimming headlights $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  
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
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 steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000     
Wood trim  $300  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,800$7,605$9,655$10,530$8,855$9,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$195$0$2,050$2,925$1,250$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1800-1,898-2,723-1,164-2,001

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20162016
Modeli8C-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in111.8 in
Length184.9 in184.5 in
Width76.5 in71.3 in
Height50.8 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested150068%
Total Not Requested70032%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

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