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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: $36,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $11,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,685

BMW i3   
Difference: $10,532

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
Modeli3M-Class
TrimBaseML350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $42,400 $39,750
Base Invoice $39,690 $36,968
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 690
Lighting Package   890
Trim Package   2,200
Satellite radio   500
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Navigation system   1,240
Heated front seats   690
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 642
Lighting Package   828
Trim Package   2,046
Satellite radio   465
Obstacle detection, rear   698
Navigation system   1,153
Heated front seats   642
Options (change) 550 6,960
Options (change) 500 6,474
Destination 995 775
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $36,445 $47,485
Total Invoice $33,685 $44,217

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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: $8,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,818
Model Year20152006
Modeli3M-Class
TrimBaseML350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine168hp E268hp V6
TransmissionA1T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)137/111 MPG16/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 480, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19235/65-17
Total Price$36,445$47,485
Adjustments for Features0-2,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,445$44,570
Total Invoice$33,685$44,217
Adjustments for Features0-2,714
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,685$41,503

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

Model Year20152006
Modeli3M-Class
TrimBaseML350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,400$7,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,714

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

Model Year20152006
Modeli3M-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in114.7 in
Length157.4 in188.5 in
Width69.9 in75.2 in
Height62.1 in69.8 in
Curb Weight2,634 lb.4,623 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in59.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft372.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested127586%

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