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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: $42,995 BMW i3 | |||||
| Difference: $4,140 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $40,160 BMW i3 | |||||
| Difference: $3,741 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | i3 | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Base | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $44,450 | $35,350 | $38,950 | $41,400 | $59,800 |
| Base Invoice | $42,020 | $32,876 | $36,224 | $38,502 | $55,614 |
| Park Assistant Package | 1,000 | ||||
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | 2,350 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 700 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 |
| Sunroof | 1,000 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | |
| Satellite radio | 460 | 460 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | 970 | |
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | |
| Heated front seats | 750 | 750 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Park Assistant Package | 920 | ||||
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | 2,160 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 645 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 |
| Sunroof | 920 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | |
| Satellite radio | 428 | 428 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,744 | 2,744 | 2,744 | 2,744 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | 902 | |
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | |
| Heated front seats | 698 | 698 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Options (change) | 5,050 | 10,880 | 10,880 | 9,370 | 9,370 |
| Options (change) | 4,645 | 10,120 | 10,120 | 8,715 | 8,715 |
| Destination | 995 | 905 | 905 | 905 | 905 |
| Gas Tax | -7,500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $42,995 | $47,135 | $50,735 | $51,675 | $71,775 |
| Total Invoice | $40,160 | $43,901 | $47,249 | $48,122 | $66,934 |
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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: $3,085 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,758 | |||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | i3 | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Base | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 168hp E | 201hp I4 | 248hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 451hp V8 |
| Transmission | A1 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 100, 4 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 155/70-19 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $42,995 | $47,135 | $50,735 | $51,675 | $71,775 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,055 | -2,905 | -2,405 | -2,855 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $42,995 | $46,080 | $47,830 | $49,270 | $68,920 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,750 | $3,190 | $22,840 |
| Total Invoice | $40,160 | $43,901 | $47,249 | $48,122 | $66,934 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -983 | -2,705 | -2,240 | -2,662 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $40,160 | $42,918 | $44,544 | $45,882 | $64,272 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,626 | $2,964 | $21,354 |
Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2017 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | i3 | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Base | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 1-speed automatic | $800 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | ||||
| 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 | |||||
| 33 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||||
| 7.2 kW onboard charger | $500 | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |||
| DC quick-charging capability | $750 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Carbon fiber body structure | $0 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | ||||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | |||
| 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 | $0 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,875 | $6,930 | $8,780 | $8,280 | $8,730 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,055 | $2,905 | $2,405 | $2,855 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -983 | -2,705 | -2,240 | -2,662 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2017 | 2013 |
| Model | i3 | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 157.4 in | 180.7 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 62.1 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,962 lb. | 3,429 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 | 55.0 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
BMW i3
| Park Assistant Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 29% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 71% |
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1390 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 18% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1090 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 17% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 45% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1090 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 17% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 45% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1090 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 17% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 45% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1090 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 17% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 45% |
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