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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: $36,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $20,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,685

BMW i3   
Difference: $19,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152010
Modeli3R-Class
TrimBaseR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $42,400 $49,300
Base Invoice $39,690 $45,849
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Premium 1 Package   3,950
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650
Obstacle detection, rear   790
Heated front seats   740
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Premium 1 Package   3,674
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604
Obstacle detection, rear   735
Heated front seats   688
Options (change) 550 6,850
Options (change) 500 6,371
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $36,445 $57,025
Total Invoice $33,685 $53,095

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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: $15,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,410
Model Year20152010
Modeli3R-Class
TrimBaseR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine168hp E268hp V6
TransmissionA1T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)137/111 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 480, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19255/50-19
Total Price$36,445$57,025
Adjustments for Features0-5,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,445$51,655
Total Invoice$33,685$53,095
Adjustments for Features0-5,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,685$48,095

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

Model Year20152010
Modeli3R-Class
TrimBaseR350
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
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Heated mirrors $25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver 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 leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$4,675$10,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,000

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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 Year20152010
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.4,829 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
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested120050%
Total Not Requested121550%

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