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BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,875

BMW i3   
Difference: $40,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,105

BMW i3   
Difference: $38,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014
Modeli3CLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,350 $72,100 $99,500 $106,500
Base Invoice $38,220 $67,053 $92,535 $99,045
Tera World 2,700      
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500      
Park Assistant Package 1,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550      
Heated front seats 350      
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950 2,950
Premium 1 Package   4,150    
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Rear spoiler   400    
Folding second row seats   440    
Tera World 2,455      
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275      
Park Assistant Package 910      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500      
Heated front seats 320      
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744 2,744
Premium 1 Package   3,860    
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Rear spoiler   372    
Folding second row seats   409    
Options (change) 7,100 8,910 3,920 3,920
Options (change) 6,460 8,287 3,646 3,646
Destination 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $41,875 $81,935 $104,345 $111,345
Total Invoice $38,105 $76,265 $97,106 $103,616

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,779
Model Year2014201420142014
Modeli3CLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionA1T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$41,875$81,935$104,345$111,345
Adjustments for Features0-7,930-8,330-8,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,875$74,005$96,015$102,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,010$28,610
Total Invoice$38,105$76,265$97,106$103,616
Adjustments for Features0-7,381-7,752-8,124
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,105$68,884$89,354$95,492
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,470$26,608

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2014201420142014
Modeli3CLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power trunk closer $350  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50   
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heat pump$250   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0   
7.2 kW onboard charger$500   
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition$200   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
S Voice support$0   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Text dictation$50   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer  $100$100
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50  
Digital instruments$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Tachometer $75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, 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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,025$12,955$13,355$13,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,930$8,330$8,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,381-7,752-8,124

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20142014
Modeli3CLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in113.2 in
Length157.4 in194.5 in
Width69.9 in74.1 in
Height62.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.4,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested255080%
Total Not Requested65020%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested139082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested110049%
Total Not Requested112551%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

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