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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: $5,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,550

BMW i3   
Difference: $5,217

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018201820182018
Modeli3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,450 $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $42,020 $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
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          
Multimedia Package   2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Leather Seating Package   1,950        
Advanced Lighting Package   1,900 800 1,900 1,050 1,050
Premium 1 Package   1,250        
Parking Assist Package   1,090   1,090 1,090 1,090
Rear spoiler   350 350      
Heated front seats   580 580      
designo Package     3,800      
Parktronic Package     970      
Premium Package     700      
Blind spot warning system     550      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       700    
Leather seating surfaces       1,620    
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          
Multimedia Package   2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Leather Seating Package   1,814        
Advanced Lighting Package   1,767 744 1,767 977 977
Premium 1 Package   1,163        
Parking Assist Package   1,014   1,014 1,014 1,014
Rear spoiler   326 326      
Heated front seats   539 539      
designo Package     3,534      
Parktronic Package     902      
Premium Package     651      
Blind spot warning system     512      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       651    
Leather seating surfaces       1,507    
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Options (change) 7,650 10,040 10,670 8,230 7,650 5,060
Options (change) 7,035 9,339 9,924 7,655 7,116 4,707
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $45,595 $51,285 $55,522 $62,625 $74,745 $79,755
Total Invoice $42,550 $47,767 $51,423 $58,312 $69,584 $74,243

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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: $3,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,907
Model Year201720182018201820182018
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
TransmissionA1T9T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 5?, 5?, 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$51,285$55,522$62,625$74,745$79,755
Adjustments for Features0-2,480-3,355-5,205-3,955-4,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,595$48,805$52,167$57,420$70,790$75,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,362$8,615$21,985$26,295
Total Invoice$42,550$47,767$51,423$58,312$69,584$74,243
Adjustments for Features0-2,310-3,107-4,847-3,682-4,333
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,550$45,457$48,316$53,465$65,902$69,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,859$8,008$20,445$24,453

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

Model Year201720182018201820182018
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     
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850     
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Eco accelerator  $100   
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250$250
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
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50     
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200 $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
Heat pump$250     
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
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
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support$0     
Satellite radio $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
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Text dictation$50     
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$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$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$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 $25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
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   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250   
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
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$6,425$8,905$9,780$11,630$10,380$11,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,480$3,355$5,205$3,955$4,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,310-3,107-4,847-3,682-4,333

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

Model Year20172018
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-speed700No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
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 C350e

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
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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