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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: $42,245

BMW i3   
Difference: $22,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,470

BMW i3   
Difference: $21,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
Modeli3C-Class
TrimBaseC63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,450 $56,300
Base Invoice $42,020 $52,359
Tera World 2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 720
Sunroof 1,000  
Premium II Package   1,100
Seating Package   2,980
iPod integration   375
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650
Wood trim   0
Tera World 2,390  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 669
Sunroof 920  
Premium II Package   1,023
Seating Package   2,771
iPod integration   349
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 4,300 5,825
Options (change) 3,955 5,416
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax -7,500 2,100
Total Price $42,245 $65,100
Total Invoice $39,470 $60,750

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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: $22,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,879
Model Year20172009
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$42,245$65,100
Adjustments for Features0-430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,245$64,670
Total Invoice$39,470$60,750
Adjustments for Features0-401
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,470$60,349

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

Model Year20172009
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
Proximity key$250 
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
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 
33 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
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 
Traffic information$25 
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
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
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$5,875$6,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-401

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

Model Year20172009
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 Weight2,962 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
Wood trim300Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested220085%
Total Not Requested40015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested50044%
Total Not Requested62556%
Seating 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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