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

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

Lowest Total Price: $38,945

BMW i3   
Difference: $10,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,960

BMW i3   
Difference: $9,661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
Modeli3R-Class
TrimBaseR350 / R320
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $42,400 $42,100
Base Invoice $39,690 $39,153
Tera World 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 710
Lighting Package   910
Full Leather Seating Package   2,200
iPod integration   375
Proximity key   1,110
Heated front seats   710
Tera World 2,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 660
Lighting Package   846
Full Leather Seating Package   2,046
iPod integration   349
Proximity key   1,032
Heated front seats   660
Options (change) 3,050 6,015
Options (change) 2,775 5,593
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $38,945 $48,990
Total Invoice $35,960 $45,621

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,795
Model Year20152008
Modeli3R-Class
TrimBaseR350 / R320
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine168hp E268hp V6
TransmissionA1T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)137/111 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 480, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19255/55-18
Total Price$38,945$48,990
Adjustments for Features-1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,800$48,990
Total Invoice$35,960$45,621
Adjustments for Features-1340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,826$45,621

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

Model Year20152008
Modeli3R-Class
TrimBaseR350 / R320
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
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 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
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
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$7,175$7,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1340

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See a complete comparison of BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class features.

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

Model Year20152008
Modeli3R-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in126.6 in
Length157.4 in203.0 in
Width69.9 in75.7 in
Height62.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight2,634 lb.4,629 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		2.8 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		2.842.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		11.8 ft385.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class specs.

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested155053%
Total Not Requested140047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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