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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: $28,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,195

BMW i3   
Difference: $27,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420132013
Modeli3E-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE350E63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $41,350 $57,700 $92,400
Base Invoice $38,220 $53,661 $85,932
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 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 2,744
Leather seating surfaces   1,507  
Options (change) 6,100 11,240 2,950
Options (change) 5,550 10,454 2,744
Destination 925 905 905
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $40,875 $69,845 $96,255
Total Invoice $37,195 $65,020 $89,581

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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: $21,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,824
Model Year201420132013
Modeli3E-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE350E63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine168hp E302hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionA1T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19245/45-17255/35-19
Total Price$40,875$69,845$96,255
Adjustments for Features0-7,520-8,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,875$62,325$88,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$25,885
Total Invoice$37,195$65,020$89,581
Adjustments for Features0-7,001-7,487
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,195$58,019$82,094
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,075

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

Model Year201420132013
Modeli3E-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE350E63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row $125$125
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
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  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Roof rails $250$250
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
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
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 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0$0
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 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Rear-facing third row seats $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,250$12,770$13,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,520$8,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,001-7,487

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

Model Year20142013
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 ft357.4 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
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 information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested139082%
Total Not Requested30018%

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
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested144067%
Total Not Requested72533%
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, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

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, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

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