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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: $42,995

BMW i3   
Difference: $19,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,160

BMW i3   
Difference: $18,322

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720132013
Modeli3E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimBaseE350E550
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $44,450 $51,120 $57,960
Base Invoice $42,020 $47,542 $53,903
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,350    
Park Assistant Package 1,000    
Sunroof 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 720 720
Premium 1 Package   3,400 3,400
Premium 2 Package   2,450 2,450
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Rear spoiler   300 300
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,160    
Park Assistant Package 920    
Sunroof 920    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 669 669
Premium 1 Package   3,162 3,162
Premium 2 Package   2,279 2,279
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Rear spoiler   279 279
Options (change) 5,050 10,790 10,790
Options (change) 4,645 10,035 10,035
Destination 995 905 905
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $42,995 $62,815 $69,655
Total Invoice $40,160 $58,482 $64,843

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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: $14,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,732
Model Year201720132013
Modeli3E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimBaseE350E550
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine168hp E302hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionA1T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$42,995$62,815$69,655
Adjustments for Features0-4,930-5,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,995$57,885$64,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,440
Total Invoice$40,160$58,482$64,843
Adjustments for Features0-4,590-4,962
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,160$53,892$59,881
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,989

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

Model Year201720132013
Modeli3E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimBaseE350E550
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  
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  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50  
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  
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 changer, in-dash $325$325
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition$200  
iPod integration $100$100
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  
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
Text dictation$50  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Cornering lights $50$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  
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
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$6,650$11,580$11,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,930$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,590-4,962

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

Model Year20172013
Modeli3E-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.2 in108.7 in
Length157.4 in185.0 in
Width69.9 in70.3 in
Height62.1 in55.0 in
Curb Weight2,962 lb.3,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested119070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Total Requested144064%
Total Not Requested82536%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Total Requested144064%
Total Not Requested82536%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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