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

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BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,875

BMW i3   
Difference: $21,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,105

BMW i3   
Difference: $21,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014
Modeli3M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,350 $47,790 $59,450 $97,250
Base Invoice $38,220 $44,445 $55,289 $90,443
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500      
Tera World 2,700      
Park Assistant Package 1,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720  
Heated front seats 350      
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390  
Premium 1 Package   3,920 3,920  
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 1,950
designo Package   4,600    
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970  
Proximity key   650 650  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275      
Tera World 2,455      
Park Assistant Package 910      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670 670  
Heated front seats 320      
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293  
Premium 1 Package   3,646 3,646  
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,744 1,814
designo Package   4,278    
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902  
Proximity key   605 605  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507  
Options (change) 7,100 15,050 12,070 1,950
Options (change) 6,460 13,998 11,367 1,814
Destination 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $41,875 $63,765 $72,445 $100,125
Total Invoice $38,105 $59,368 $67,581 $93,182

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,714
Model Year2014201420142014
Modeli3M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine168hp E302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionA1T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 8?, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$41,875$63,765$72,445$100,125
Adjustments for Features0-5,960-6,410-11,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,875$57,805$66,035$88,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,230$31,160
Total Invoice$38,105$59,368$67,581$93,182
Adjustments for Features0-5,549-5,980-10,386
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,105$53,819$61,601$82,796
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,782$28,977

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

Model Year2014201420142014
Modeli3M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50   
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heat pump$250   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0   
7.2 kW onboard charger$500   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0 
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards  $350 
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player $125$125 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition$200   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
S Voice support$0   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Text dictation$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
LED headlights$1000   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Tachometer $75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,225$11,185$11,635$16,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,960$6,410$11,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,549-5,980-10,386

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

Model Year20142014
Modeli3M-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in114.8 in
Length157.4 in189.1 in
Width69.9 in75.2 in
Height62.1 in70.7 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft371.0 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%
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%
Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested161578%
Total Not Requested45022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested190068%
Total Not Requested90032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested161578%
Total Not Requested45022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

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