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BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,645

BMW i3   
Difference: $16,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,080

BMW i3   
Difference: $15,573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
Modeli3E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimBaseE400E550
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $44,450 $54,550 $60,650
Base Invoice $42,020 $50,732 $56,405
Sunroof 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 720 720
Rear spoiler   350 350
Sunroof 920    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 670 670
Rear spoiler   326 326
Options (change) 1,700 1,070 1,070
Options (change) 1,565 996 996
Destination 995 925 925
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $39,645 $56,545 $62,645
Total Invoice $37,080 $52,653 $58,326

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,264
Model Year201720172017
Modeli3E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimBaseE400E550
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine168hp E329hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionA1T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$39,645$56,545$62,645
Adjustments for Features0-2,480-2,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,645$54,065$59,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,700
Total Invoice$37,080$52,653$58,326
Adjustments for Features0-2,309-2,681
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,080$50,344$55,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,301

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year201720172017
Modeli3E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimBaseE400E550
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
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
Proximity key$250  
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
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Second-row low console $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heat pump$250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
Automatic start / stop $150$150
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system$600  
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
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
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
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
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,925$9,405$9,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,480$2,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,309-2,681

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20172017
Modeli3E-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.2 in108.7 in
Length157.4 in185.0 in
Width69.9 in70.3 in
Height62.1 in54.8 in
Curb Weight2,962 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft313.3 ft3

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