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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: $35,675 BMW i3 | ||||||
| Difference: $545 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,465 BMW i3 | ||||||
| Difference: $1,275 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | i3 | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Base | C230 Sport Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | C55 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $41,350 | $29,200 | $32,950 | $37,550 | $38,150 | $54,450 |
| Base Invoice | $38,220 | $27,156 | $30,644 | $34,922 | $35,480 | $50,639 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 |
| Heated front seats | 350 | 680 | 680 | 680 | 680 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 790 | 790 | 790 | 790 | 790 | |
| Folding second row seats | 290 | 290 | 290 | 290 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 765 | 765 | 765 | 765 | 765 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 820 | 820 | 820 | 820 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 642 | 642 | 642 | 642 | 642 |
| Heated front seats | 320 | 633 | 633 | 633 | 633 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 735 | 735 | 735 | 735 | 735 | |
| Folding second row seats | 270 | 270 | 270 | 270 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 711 | 711 | 711 | 711 | 711 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 763 | 763 | 763 | 763 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 | |
| Options (change) | 900 | 6,245 | 6,245 | 6,245 | 6,245 | 4,455 |
| Options (change) | 820 | 5,809 | 5,809 | 5,809 | 5,809 | 4,143 |
| Destination | 925 | 775 | 775 | 775 | 775 | 775 |
| Gas Tax | -7,500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $35,675 | $36,220 | $39,970 | $44,570 | $45,170 | $60,980 |
| Total Invoice | $32,465 | $33,740 | $37,228 | $41,506 | $42,064 | $56,857 |
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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: $1,440 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,089 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | i3 | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Base | C230 Sport Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | C55 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 168hp E | 201hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 362hp V8 |
| Transmission | A1 | M6 | T7 | M6 | T7 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 100, 4 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 320, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 155/70-19 | 225/45-17 | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 205/55-16 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $35,675 | $36,220 | $39,970 | $44,570 | $45,170 | $60,980 |
| Adjustments for Features | -895 | 0 | -1,225 | -800 | -2,025 | -3,625 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,780 | $36,220 | $38,745 | $43,770 | $43,145 | $57,355 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,525 | $7,550 | $6,925 | $21,135 |
| Total Invoice | $32,465 | $33,740 | $37,228 | $41,506 | $42,064 | $56,857 |
| Adjustments for Features | -814 | 0 | -1,141 | -745 | -1,886 | -3,380 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,651 | $33,740 | $36,087 | $40,761 | $40,178 | $53,477 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,347 | $7,021 | $6,438 | $19,737 |
Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2014 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | i3 | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Base | C230 Sport Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | C55 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 1-speed automatic | $800 | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |||||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | |||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | |||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heat pump | $250 | |||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | |||||
| Residual heat | $50 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| 18 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||||
| 7.2 kW onboard charger | $500 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Carbon fiber body structure | $0 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Aux input | $50 | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |||||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Digital instruments | $0 | |||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $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 tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $4,675 | $3,780 | $5,005 | $4,580 | $5,805 | $7,405 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $895 | $0 | $1,225 | $800 | $2,025 | $3,625 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -814 | 0 | -1,141 | -745 | -1,886 | -3,380 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2014 | 2006 |
| Model | i3 | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 106.9 in |
| Length | 157.4 in | 178.4 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 68.0 in |
| Height | 62.1 in | 55.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,635 lb. | 3,406 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.4 gal. | 16.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.6 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 0.0 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 50.4 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 2.8 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.8 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
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