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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: $41,875

BMW i3   
Difference: $10,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142019201920192019
Modeli3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,350 $41,400 $55,250 $67,000 $74,600
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500        
Park Assistant Package 1,000        
Tera World 2,700        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720 720 720
Heated front seats 350 580      
Multimedia Package   2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Leather Seating Package   1,950      
Advanced Lighting Package   1,900 1,900 1,050 1,050
Premium 1 Package   1,250      
Parking Assist Package   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Rear spoiler   350      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700    
Leather seating surfaces     1,620    
AMG Leather Package       2,590  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275        
Park Assistant Package 910        
Tera World 2,455        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670 670 670 670
Heated front seats 320 539      
Multimedia Package   2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Leather Seating Package   1,814      
Advanced Lighting Package   1,767 1,767 977 977
Premium 1 Package   1,163      
Parking Assist Package   1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Rear spoiler   326      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651    
Leather seating surfaces     1,507    
AMG Leather Package       2,409  
Options (change) 7,100 10,040 8,230 7,650 5,060
Options (change) 6,460 9,339 7,655 7,116 4,707
Destination 925 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 0
Total Price $41,875 $52,435 $64,475 $75,645 $80,655

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW i3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,863
Model Year20142019201920192019
Modeli3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E255hp I4385hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionA1T9T9T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$41,875$52,435$64,475$75,645$80,655
Adjustments for Features0-4,130-6,855-5,805-6,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,875$48,305$57,620$69,840$74,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,315$21,535$25,845

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

Model Year20142019201920192019
Modeli3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400$1400
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 climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $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    
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200    
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
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    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
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
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   
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Boost gauge  $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100$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
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 steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $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$5,425$9,555$12,280$11,230$11,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,130$6,855$5,805$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-814-920-622-460

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

Model Year20142019
Modeli3C-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in111.8 in
Length157.4 in184.5 in
Width69.9 in71.3 in
Height62.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested155048%
Total Not Requested165052%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested75063%
Total Not Requested45037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested75063%
Total Not Requested45037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested75063%
Total Not Requested45037%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested75063%
Total Not Requested45037%

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