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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: $39,945

BMW i3   
Difference: $36,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,870

BMW i3   
Difference: $34,127

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
Modeli3E-Class
TrimBaseE400
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $42,400 $63,050
Base Invoice $39,690 $58,637
Park Assistant Package 1,000  
Tera World 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Premium 2 Package   5,900
designo Edition   4,900
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   700
Park Assistant Package 910  
Tera World 2,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Premium 2 Package   5,487
designo Edition   4,557
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   651
Options (change) 4,050 12,220
Options (change) 3,685 11,365
Destination 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $39,945 $76,265
Total Invoice $36,870 $70,997

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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: $25,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,157
Model Year20162018
Modeli3E-Class
TrimBaseE400
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine168hp E329hp V6
TransmissionA1T9
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19245/45-18
Total Price$39,945$76,265
Adjustments for Features0-10,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,945$65,555
Total Invoice$36,870$70,997
Adjustments for Features0-9,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,870$61,027

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

Model Year20162018
Modeli3E-Class
TrimBaseE400
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
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 warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Fragrance atomizer $200
Heat pump$250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
Automatic start / stop $150
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer $75
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Rear-facing third row seats $0
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,775$14,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,970

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

Model Year20162018
Modeli3E-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.2 in115.7 in
Length157.4 in194.2 in
Width69.9 in73.7 in
Height62.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.4,300 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft335.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft364.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested255086%
Total Not Requested40014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165045%
Total Not Requested202555%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested160064%
Total Not Requested90036%

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