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

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BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,875

BMW i3   
Difference: $75,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,105

BMW i3   
Difference: $71,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142013
Modeli3GL
TrimBaseGL63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $41,350 $116,925
Base Invoice $38,220 $108,740
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500  
Park Assistant Package 1,000  
Tera World 2,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 350  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275  
Park Assistant Package 910  
Tera World 2,455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 320  
Options (change) 7,100 0
Options (change) 6,460 0
Destination 925 905
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $41,875 $117,830
Total Invoice $38,105 $109,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,247
Model Year20142013
Modeli3GL
TrimBaseGL63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine168hp E550hp V8
TransmissionA1T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19295/40-21
Total Price$41,875$117,830
Adjustments for Features0-16,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,875$101,395
Total Invoice$38,105$109,645
Adjustments for Features0-15,293
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,105$94,352

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20142013
Modeli3GL
TrimBaseGL63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power door closers $300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition$200 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Text dictation$50 
USB port$25 
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, configurable $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
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 release, second row seats $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, 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
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,500$20,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$16,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-15,293

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20142013
Modeli3GL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in121.0 in
Length157.4 in201.6 in
Width69.9 in76.4 in
Height62.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.5,402 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
2.849.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft393.8 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 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%
Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested255080%
Total Not Requested65020%

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