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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: $38,945

BMW i3   
Difference: $34,059

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,960

BMW i3   
Difference: $32,079

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620062006
Modeli3CLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,400 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $39,690 $60,357 $80,538
Tera World 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Lighting Package   1,220 1,220
Satellite radio   699 699
Proximity key   1,080 1,080
Obstacle detection, rear   1,100 1,100
Navigation system   1,240 1,240
Heated front seats   690  
Tera World 2,275    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Lighting Package   1,135 1,135
Satellite radio   650 650
Proximity key   1,004 1,004
Obstacle detection, rear   1,023 1,023
Navigation system   1,153 1,153
Heated front seats   642  
Options (change) 3,050 6,029 5,339
Options (change) 2,775 5,607 4,965
Destination 995 775 775
Gas Tax -7,500 1,300 1,700
Total Price $38,945 $73,004 $94,414
Total Invoice $35,960 $68,039 $87,978

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,129
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,348
Model Year201620062006
Modeli3CLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionA1T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 9480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$38,945$73,004$94,414
Adjustments for Features0-2,930-3,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,945$70,074$90,534
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,460
Total Invoice$35,960$68,039$87,978
Adjustments for Features0-2,731-3,616
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,960$65,308$84,362
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,054

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201620062006
Modeli3CLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
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
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
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 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Digital instruments$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
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
Folding second row seats$300  
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
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
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$4,975$7,905$8,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,930$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,731-3,616

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20162006
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.3,813 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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

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