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BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS 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 CLS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $41,875 BMW i3 | |||
| Difference: $39,450 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $38,105 BMW i3 | |||
| Difference: $37,589 | |||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | i3 | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | Base | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $41,350 | $71,300 | $94,900 |
| Base Invoice | $38,220 | $66,309 | $88,257 |
| 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 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 4,390 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 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 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 4,083 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | |
| Rear spoiler | 372 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 409 | ||
| Options (change) | 7,100 | 9,150 | 3,920 |
| Options (change) | 6,460 | 8,510 | 3,646 |
| Destination | 925 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | -7,500 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $41,875 | $81,325 | $99,695 |
| Total Invoice | $38,105 | $75,694 | $92,778 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,945 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,604 | |||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | i3 | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | Base | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 168hp E | 402hp V8 | 518hp V8 |
| Transmission | A1 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 100, 4 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 155/70-19 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $41,875 | $81,325 | $99,695 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,505 | -6,105 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $41,875 | $73,820 | $93,590 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $19,770 |
| Total Invoice | $38,105 | $75,694 | $92,778 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,985 | -5,681 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $38,105 | $68,709 | $87,097 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $18,388 |
Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | i3 | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | Base | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 1-speed automatic | $800 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | ||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Heat pump | $250 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||
| 18 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||
| 7.2 kW onboard charger | $500 | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Carbon fiber body structure | $0 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| App support | $0 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |
| 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 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||
| Digital instruments | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,075 | $12,580 | $11,180 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $7,505 | $6,105 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -6,985 | -5,681 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 |
| Model | i3 | CLS |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 113.2 in |
| Length | 157.4 in | 194.5 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 74.1 in |
| Height | 62.1 in | 55.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,635 lb. | 4,159 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.4 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.6 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 58.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 0.0 in | 42.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 50.4 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 2.8 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.8 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW i3
| Tera World | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | Yes |
| 155/70R19 tires | 200 | No |
| 175/60R19 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 2550 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 20% |
| 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, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1015 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 40% |
| Park Assistant Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 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, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 50% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 1125 | 48% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 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, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 50% |
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