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

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BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,875

BMW i3   
Difference: $20,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,105

BMW i3   
Difference: $20,282

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201020102010
Modeli3E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,350 $48,600 $56,300 $85,750
Base Invoice $38,220 $45,198 $52,359 $79,748
Tera World 2,700      
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500      
Park Assistant Package 1,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720  
Heated front seats 350      
Premium 1 Package   3,950 4,400 2,500
Premium 2 Package   2,400 2,400 2,400
Driver Assistance Package   2,900 2,900 2,900
Rear Seat Package   430 430  
Obstacle detection, rear   950 950 950
Leather seating surfaces   1,590    
Rear spoiler   300 300  
Tera World 2,455      
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275      
Park Assistant Package 910      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 669 669  
Heated front seats 320      
Premium 1 Package   3,674 4,092 2,325
Premium 2 Package   2,232 2,232 2,232
Driver Assistance Package   2,697 2,697 2,697
Rear Seat Package   400 400  
Obstacle detection, rear   884 884 884
Leather seating surfaces   1,479    
Rear spoiler   279 279  
Options (change) 7,100 13,240 12,100 8,750
Options (change) 6,460 12,314 11,253 8,138
Destination 925 875 875 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 1,700
Total Price $41,875 $62,715 $69,275 $97,075
Total Invoice $38,105 $58,387 $64,487 $90,461

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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: $17,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,949
Model Year2014201020102010
Modeli3E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionA1T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19245/45-17245/45-17255/40-18
Total Price$41,875$62,715$69,275$97,075
Adjustments for Features0-3,580-5,280-5,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,875$59,135$63,995$91,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,860$32,435
Total Invoice$38,105$58,387$64,487$90,461
Adjustments for Features0-3,333-4,915-5,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,105$55,054$59,572$85,331
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,518$30,277

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year2014201020102010
Modeli3E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote app$25   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heat pump$250   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0   
7.2 kW onboard charger$500   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
iPod integration $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
S Voice support$0   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Text dictation$50   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
LED headlights$1000   
Tachometer $75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver 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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,025$9,605$11,305$11,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,580$5,280$5,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,333-4,915-5,130

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20142010
Modeli3E-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in113.1 in
Length157.4 in191.7 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height62.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 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

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested155048%
Total Not Requested165052%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested101560%
Total Not Requested67540%
Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested149064%
Total Not Requested82536%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
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
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested149057%
Total Not Requested112543%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
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
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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