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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: $41,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $37,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,235

BMW i3   
Difference: $35,527

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520082008
Modeli3CLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,400 $67,950 $93,550
Base Invoice $39,690 $63,194 $87,002
Tera World 2,500    
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Premium Package 2   4,770 4,035
iPod integration   425 425
Voice control for nav and audio   510 510
Obstacle detection, rear   1,120 1,120
Adaptive cruise control   2,200 2,200
Tera World 2,275    
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Premium Package 2   4,436 3,753
iPod integration   395 395
Voice control for nav and audio   474 474
Obstacle detection, rear   1,042 1,042
Adaptive cruise control   2,046 2,046
Options (change) 5,550 9,025 8,290
Options (change) 5,050 8,393 7,710
Destination 995 875 875
Gas Tax -7,500 1,300 2,600
Total Price $41,445 $79,150 $105,315
Total Invoice $38,235 $73,762 $98,187

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,739
Model Year201520082008
Modeli3CLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionA1T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4480, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$41,445$79,150$105,315
Adjustments for Features0-4,065-5,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,445$75,085$99,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,465
Total Invoice$38,235$73,762$98,187
Adjustments for Features0-3,788-5,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,235$69,974$92,812
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,838

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201520082008
Modeli3CLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350
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, low-speed$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags $300$300
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heat pump$250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Text dictation$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Digital instruments$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$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$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,915$10,980$12,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,065$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,788-5,375

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20152008
Modeli3CLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in112.4 in
Length157.4 in193.0 in
Width69.9 in73.7 in
Height62.1 in54.7 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.3,993 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.2 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 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested255086%
Total Not Requested40014%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested159094%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested160063%
Total Not Requested92537%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested160063%
Total Not Requested92537%

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