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BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $38,375 BMW i3 | ||||
| Difference: $19,575 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,920 BMW i3 | ||||
| Difference: $19,028 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | i3 | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | Base | E350 / E320 | E500 | E55 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $41,350 | $52,300 | $62,000 | $82,600 |
| Base Invoice | $38,220 | $48,639 | $57,660 | $76,818 |
| Tera World | 2,700 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 690 | ||
| Heated front seats | 350 | 690 | 690 | |
| Lighting Package | 990 | 990 | 990 | |
| Satellite radio | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 925 | 925 | 925 | |
| Proximity key | 1,080 | 1,080 | 1,080 | |
| Tera World | 2,455 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 642 | ||
| Heated front seats | 320 | 642 | 642 | |
| Lighting Package | 921 | 921 | 921 | |
| Satellite radio | 465 | 465 | 465 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 860 | 860 | 860 | |
| Proximity key | 1,004 | 1,004 | 1,004 | |
| Options (change) | 3,600 | 4,875 | 4,185 | 3,495 |
| Options (change) | 3,275 | 4,534 | 3,892 | 3,250 |
| Destination | 925 | 775 | 775 | 775 |
| Gas Tax | -7,500 | 0 | 1,300 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $38,375 | $57,950 | $68,260 | $88,570 |
| Total Invoice | $34,920 | $53,948 | $63,627 | $82,543 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,680 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,195 | ||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | i3 | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | Base | E350 / E320 | E500 | E55 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 168hp E | 268hp V6 | 302hp V8 | 469hp V8 |
| Transmission | A1 | T7 | T5 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 100, 4 | ?, 9 | ?, 10 | 420, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 155/70-19 | 225/55-16 | 245/45-17 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $38,375 | $57,950 | $68,260 | $88,570 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -895 | -3,820 | -3,145 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,375 | $57,055 | $64,440 | $85,425 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $7,385 | $28,370 |
| Total Invoice | $34,920 | $53,948 | $63,627 | $82,543 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -833 | -3,561 | -2,931 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $34,920 | $53,115 | $60,066 | $79,612 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $6,951 | $26,497 |
Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2014 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | i3 | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | Base | E350 / E320 | E500 | E55 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 1-speed automatic | $800 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Power trunk / liftgate pull-down | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heat pump | $250 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| 18 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||
| 7.2 kW onboard charger | $500 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |||
| Carbon fiber body structure | $0 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |||
| Navigation system | $600 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Digital instruments | $0 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | $600 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $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 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $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 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Rear-facing third row seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $5,925 | $6,820 | $9,745 | $9,070 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $895 | $3,820 | $3,145 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -833 | -3,561 | -2,931 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2014 | 2006 |
| Model | i3 | E-Class |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 112.4 in |
| Length | 157.4 in | 190.9 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 62.1 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,635 lb. | 3,991 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.4 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.6 in | 39.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 52.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 0.0 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 50.4 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 2.8 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.8 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW i3
| Tera World | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| 155/70R19 tires | 200 | No |
| 175/60R19 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 1650 | 52% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E500
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
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