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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: $41,995

BMW i3   
Difference: $25,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,240

BMW i3   
Difference: $23,732

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
Modeli3E-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE350E63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $44,450 $57,150 $91,500
Base Invoice $42,020 $53,150 $85,095
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 720  
Sunroof 1,000    
Premium 1 Package   3,500 2,120
Premium 2 Package   2,450 2,000
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,160    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 669  
Sunroof 920    
Premium 1 Package   3,255 1,972
Premium 2 Package   2,279 1,860
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744
Options (change) 4,050 9,620 7,070
Options (change) 3,725 8,947 6,576
Destination 995 875 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $41,995 $67,645 $99,445
Total Invoice $39,240 $62,972 $92,546

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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: $19,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,686
Model Year201720122012
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$41,995$67,645$99,445
Adjustments for Features0-6,495-8,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,995$61,150$91,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$30,125
Total Invoice$39,240$62,972$92,546
Adjustments for Features0-6,046-7,603
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,240$56,926$84,943
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,017

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

Model Year201720122012
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 app$25  
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
Automatic braking, low-speed$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 
33 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
Automatic start / stop  $150
DC quick-charging capability$750  
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$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
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  
Surround sound $250$250
Text dictation$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
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
Leather seating surfaces  $900
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood trim $300$300
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$6,100$12,595$14,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,495$8,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,046-7,603

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

Model Year20172012
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 Weight2,962 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

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
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 warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested74051%
Total Not Requested72549%
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 warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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