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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: $36,445 BMW i3 | |||||
| Difference: $465 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,685 BMW i3 | |||||
| Difference: $699 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | i3 | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Base | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $42,400 | $31,600 | $33,300 | $36,900 | $53,800 |
| Base Invoice | $39,690 | $29,388 | $30,969 | $34,317 | $50,034 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 710 | 710 | 710 | 710 |
| Premium II Package | 2,750 | 2,750 | 1,350 | 1,080 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | |
| iPod integration | 375 | 375 | 375 | 375 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 |
| Premium II Package | 2,558 | 2,558 | 1,256 | 1,004 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 604 | 604 | 604 | 604 | |
| iPod integration | 349 | 349 | 349 | 349 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 550 | 4,485 | 4,485 | 3,085 | 2,815 |
| Options (change) | 500 | 4,171 | 4,171 | 2,869 | 2,617 |
| Destination | 995 | 825 | 825 | 825 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | -7,500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $36,445 | $36,910 | $38,610 | $40,810 | $59,190 |
| Total Invoice | $33,685 | $34,384 | $35,965 | $38,011 | $55,226 |
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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: $1,035 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,226 | |||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | i3 | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Base | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 168hp E | 228hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 451hp V8 |
| Transmission | A1 | M6 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 100, 4 | 100, 8 | 100, 8 | 100, 8 | 100, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 155/70-19 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $36,445 | $36,910 | $38,610 | $40,810 | $59,190 |
| Adjustments for Features | -570 | 0 | -1,175 | -1,450 | -2,900 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,875 | $36,910 | $37,435 | $39,360 | $56,290 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $525 | $2,450 | $19,380 |
| Total Invoice | $33,685 | $34,384 | $35,965 | $38,011 | $55,226 |
| Adjustments for Features | -527 | 0 | -1,095 | -1,351 | -2,706 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,158 | $34,384 | $34,870 | $36,660 | $52,520 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $486 | $2,276 | $18,136 |
Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2016 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | i3 | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Base | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 1-speed automatic | $800 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Remote app | $25 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| 18 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||||
| 7.2 kW onboard charger | $500 | ||||
| DC quick-charging capability | $750 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Carbon fiber body structure | $0 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | ||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $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 | ||||
| Digital instruments | $0 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | ||||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,525 | $4,955 | $6,130 | $6,405 | $7,855 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $570 | $0 | $1,175 | $1,450 | $2,900 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -527 | 0 | -1,095 | -1,351 | -2,706 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2016 | 2008 |
| Model | i3 | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 157.4 in | 182.3 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 62.1 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,635 lb. | 3,528 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.4 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.6 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 52.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 0.0 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 50.4 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 2.8 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.8 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 30% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 30% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 40% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 39% |
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