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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: $45,595

BMW i3   
Difference: $3,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,550

BMW i3   
Difference: $3,058

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172017
Modeli3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,450 $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800
Base Invoice $42,020 $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704
Tera World 2,600          
Park Assistant Package 1,000          
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,350          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 720 720 720 720 720
Sunroof 1,000          
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625 625    
Parking Assist Package   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Premium 1 Package   1,300        
Leather Seating Package   2,050 2,050      
Heated front seats   580 580      
Rear spoiler   350 350      
Upholstered instrument panel   350 350      
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
Lighting Package     800      
Premium 2 Package     2,950      
Leather seating surfaces       1,620    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       700    
Premium 4 Package         5,700 5,700
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Tera World 2,390          
Park Assistant Package 920          
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,160          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 670 670 670 670 670
Sunroof 920          
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581 581    
Parking Assist Package   1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Premium 1 Package   1,209        
Leather Seating Package   1,907 1,907      
Heated front seats   539 539      
Rear spoiler   326 326      
Upholstered instrument panel   326 326      
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
Lighting Package     744      
Premium 2 Package     2,744      
Leather seating surfaces       1,507    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       651    
Premium 4 Package         5,301 5,301
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Options (change) 7,650 8,545 10,995 6,235 11,580 8,990
Options (change) 7,035 7,948 10,227 5,799 10,770 8,361
Destination 995 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax -7,500 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $45,595 $48,970 $53,927 $59,160 $77,705 $82,715
Total Invoice $42,550 $45,608 $49,936 $55,084 $72,331 $76,990

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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: $2,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,113
Model Year201720172017201720172017
Modeli3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionA1T7T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 5590, 13?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$45,595$48,970$53,927$59,160$77,705$82,715
Adjustments for Features0-1,015-4,190-3,640-6,880-7,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,595$47,955$49,737$55,520$70,825$75,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,782$7,565$22,870$27,180
Total Invoice$42,550$45,608$49,936$55,084$72,331$76,990
Adjustments for Features0-945-3,880-3,389-6,404-7,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,550$44,663$46,056$51,695$65,927$69,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,393$7,032$21,264$25,272

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

Model Year201720172017201720172017
Modeli3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 $1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400  
RWD$0$0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   $850$850
Cruise control $150$150$150  
Eco accelerator  $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer    $350$350
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
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear    $100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system    $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Lane keeping assist    $400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50   $50$50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75     
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Fragrance atomizer    $200$200
Heat pump$250     
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration    $50$50
Rear air vents $100$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 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
33 kWh battery pack$0     
6 kWh battery pack  $0   
7.2 kW onboard charger$500     
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
DC quick-charging capability$750     
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0     
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
App support$0   $0$0
Aux input$50     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
Handwriting recognition$200   $200$200
Media drive$15   $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years    $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     
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Text dictation$50     
Traffic + travel information$25   $25$25
Traffic information $25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0     
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50 $50$50
Digital instruments$0     
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 $25   
LED headlights$1000 $1000 $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150 $150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$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 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$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,465$9,480$12,655$12,105$15,345$16,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,015$4,190$3,640$6,880$7,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-945-3,880-3,389-6,404-7,055

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

Model Year20172017
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 Weight2,962 lb.3,418 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

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested140054%
Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested164097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested75063%
Total Not Requested45037%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested75063%
Total Not Requested45037%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested120060%
Total Not Requested80040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested209048%
Total Not Requested227552%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
LED tail lights0No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested284056%
Total Not Requested227544%
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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