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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: $39,945

BMW i3   
Difference: $38,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,870

BMW i3   
Difference: $36,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
Modeli3CLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,400 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $39,690 $69,890 $101,277
Tera World 2,500    
Park Assistant Package 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Night Package   300  
Alloy wheels, optional design   500  
Parking Assist Package   1,290  
Folding second row seats   440  
Tera World 2,275    
Park Assistant Package 910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Night Package   279  
Alloy wheels, optional design   465  
Parking Assist Package   1,200  
Folding second row seats   409  
Options (change) 4,050 2,530 0
Options (change) 3,685 2,353 0
Destination 995 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $39,945 $78,675 $109,895
Total Invoice $36,870 $73,238 $102,272

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,066
Model Year201620182018
Modeli3CLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionA1T9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$39,945$78,675$109,895
Adjustments for Features0-6,770-9,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,945$71,905$100,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,320
Total Invoice$36,870$73,238$102,272
Adjustments for Features0-6,302-8,999
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,870$66,936$93,273
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$26,337

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201620182018
Modeli3CLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $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
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
Automatic start / stop  $150
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
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, configurable $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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$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
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
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
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,475$11,245$14,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,770$9,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,302-8,999

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20162018
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.4,159 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 key250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested230078%
Total Not Requested65022%
Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
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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