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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: $41,995

BMW i3   
Difference: $14,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,240

BMW i3   
Difference: $13,746

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017200820082008
Modeli3M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,450 $44,000 $52,750 $87,000
Base Invoice $42,020 $40,920 $49,058 $80,910
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,350      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 710 710  
Sunroof 1,000      
Premium II Package   5,650 5,550  
Heated front seats   710    
Adaptive cruise control   2,200 2,200 2,200
Proximity key   1,110 1,110 1,110
Obstacle detection, rear   770 770 770
Voice control for nav and audio   510 510 510
iPod integration   375 375 375
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,160      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 660 660  
Sunroof 920      
Premium II Package   5,254 5,162  
Heated front seats   660    
Adaptive cruise control   2,046 2,046 2,046
Proximity key   1,032 1,032 1,032
Obstacle detection, rear   716 716 716
Voice control for nav and audio   474 474 474
iPod integration   349 349 349
Options (change) 4,050 12,035 11,225 4,965
Options (change) 3,725 11,191 10,439 4,617
Destination 995 875 875 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $41,995 $56,910 $64,850 $92,840
Total Invoice $39,240 $52,986 $60,372 $86,402

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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: $11,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,250
Model Year2017200820082008
Modeli3M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine168hp E268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionA1T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4440, 12440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19235/65-17255/55-18295/40-20
Total Price$41,995$56,910$64,850$92,840
Adjustments for Features0-3,755-4,105-8,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,995$53,155$60,745$84,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,590$31,265
Total Invoice$39,240$52,986$60,372$86,402
Adjustments for Features0-3,496-3,822-7,836
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,240$49,490$56,550$78,566
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,060$29,076

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

Model Year2017200820082008
Modeli3M-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote app$25   
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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Forward collision warning$200   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net   $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Roof rails $250$250$250
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 
33 kWh battery pack$0   
7.2 kW onboard charger$500   
DC quick-charging capability$750   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player $125$125$125
Handwriting recognition$200   
HD radio$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player   $50
Rear seat audio controls $25$25$25
S Voice support$0   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Text dictation$50   
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Digital instruments$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
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$100
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$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$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$50$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 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$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,115$9,870$10,220$14,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,755$4,105$8,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,496-3,822-7,836

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

Model Year20172008
Modeli3M-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in114.7 in
Length157.4 in188.5 in
Width69.9 in75.2 in
Height62.1 in71.5 in
Curb Weight2,962 lb.4,706 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
BMW i3

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information0No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested156594%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190051%
Total Not Requested182549%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180050%
Total Not Requested182550%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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