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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: $42,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $55,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,145

BMW i3   
Difference: $52,024

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
Modeli3M-Class
TrimBaseML63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $42,400 $94,990
Base Invoice $39,690 $88,341
Tera World 2,500  
Park Assistant Package 1,000  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Driver Assistance Package   2,100
Tera World 2,275  
Park Assistant Package 910  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Driver Assistance Package   1,953
Options (change) 6,550 2,100
Options (change) 5,960 1,953
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $42,445 $97,965
Total Invoice $39,145 $91,169

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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: $45,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,801
Model Year20152012
Modeli3M-Class
TrimBaseML63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine168hp E518hp V8
TransmissionA1T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19265/45-20
Total Price$42,445$97,965
Adjustments for Features0-9,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,445$88,055
Total Invoice$39,145$91,169
Adjustments for Features0-9,223
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,145$81,946

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

Model Year20152012
Modeli3M-Class
TrimBaseML63 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 liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$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
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
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 
Surround sound $250
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $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
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,975$14,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,223

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

Model Year20152012
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

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%
Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

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