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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: $38,510

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,870

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720062006200620062006
Modeli3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,450 $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $42,020 $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 690 690 690 690 690
Sunroof 1,000          
Sunroof Package   1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790  
Satellite radio   500 500 500 500 500
Xenon HID headlights   790 790 790 790 790
Folding second row seats   290 290 290 290  
Heated front seats   680 680 680 680  
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) 645 642 642 642 642 642
Sunroof 920          
Sunroof Package   1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665  
Satellite radio   465 465 465 465 465
Xenon HID headlights   735 735 735 735 735
Folding second row seats   270 270 270 270  
Heated front seats   633 633 633 633  
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) 1,700 8,535 8,535 8,535 8,535 4,955
Options (change) 1,565 7,939 7,939 7,939 7,939 4,608
Destination 995 775 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $39,645 $38,510 $42,260 $46,860 $47,460 $61,480
Total Invoice $37,080 $35,870 $39,358 $43,636 $44,194 $57,322

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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: $160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1
Model Year201720062006200620062006
Modeli3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionA1M6T7M6T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$39,645$38,510$42,260$46,860$47,460$61,480
Adjustments for Features-1,2950-1,225-800-2,025-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,350$38,510$41,035$46,060$45,435$59,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,525$7,550$6,925$20,970
Total Invoice$37,080$35,870$39,358$43,636$44,194$57,322
Adjustments for Features-1,2110-1,141-745-1,886-1,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,869$35,870$38,217$42,891$42,308$55,457
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,347$7,021$6,438$19,587

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

Model Year201720062006200620062006
Modeli3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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
Proximity key$250     
Remote app$25     
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
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
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175     
Residual heat$50     
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack$0     
7.2 kW onboard charger$500     
DC quick-charging capability$750     
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
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
Traffic information$25     
Voice control for external devices$0     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
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$5,475$4,180$5,405$4,980$6,205$6,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,295$0$1,225$800$2,025$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2110-1,141-745-1,886-1,865

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

Model Year20172006
Modeli3C-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in106.9 in
Length157.4 in178.4 in
Width69.9 in68.0 in
Height62.1 in55.6 in
Curb Weight2,962 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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