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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: $40,875

BMW i3   
Difference: $27,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,195

BMW i3   
Difference: $26,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
Modeli3E-Class
TrimBaseE350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $41,350 $56,200
Base Invoice $38,220 $52,266
Tera World 2,700  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Heated front seats 350  
Premium 1 Package   3,500
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Tera World 2,455  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 669
Heated front seats 320  
Premium 1 Package   3,255
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Options (change) 6,100 11,240
Options (change) 5,550 10,454
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $40,875 $68,315
Total Invoice $37,195 $63,595

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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: $20,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,818
Model Year20142011
Modeli3E-Class
TrimBaseE350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine168hp E268hp V6
TransmissionA1T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19245/45-17
Total Price$40,875$68,315
Adjustments for Features0-7,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,875$61,245
Total Invoice$37,195$63,595
Adjustments for Features0-6,582
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,195$57,013

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

Model Year20142011
Modeli3E-Class
TrimBaseE350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Rear-facing third row seats $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,325$12,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,582

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

Model Year20142011
Modeli3E-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.2 in113.2 in
Length157.4 in192.7 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height62.1 in58.9 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.4,060 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft369.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
175/60R19 tires200No
155/70R19 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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested129064%
Total Not Requested72536%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
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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