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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: $38,375

BMW i3   
Difference: $29,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,920

BMW i3   
Difference: $28,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
Modeli3C-Class
TrimBaseC63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,350 $58,200
Base Invoice $38,220 $54,126
Tera World 2,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Heated front seats 350  
Lighting Package   985
AMG Leather Package   3,030
iPod integration   380
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Proximity key   1,140
Wood trim   0
Tera World 2,455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 669
Heated front seats 320  
Lighting Package   916
AMG Leather Package   2,818
iPod integration   353
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Proximity key   1,060
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 3,600 6,915
Options (change) 3,275 6,430
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax -7,500 2,100
Total Price $38,375 $68,090
Total Invoice $34,920 $63,531

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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: $27,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,320
Model Year20142011
Modeli3C-Class
TrimBaseC63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E451hp V8
TransmissionA1T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19235/40-18
Total Price$38,375$68,090
Adjustments for Features0-2,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,375$65,635
Total Invoice$34,920$63,531
Adjustments for Features0-2,291
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,920$61,240

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

Model Year20142011
Modeli3C-Class
TrimBaseC63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,825$7,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,291

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

Model Year20142011
Modeli3C-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in108.7 in
Length157.4 in182.3 in
Width69.9 in69.7 in
Height62.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested255080%
Total Not Requested65020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested190073%
Total Not Requested70027%

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