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BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $41,875 BMW i3 | |||
| Difference: $109,875 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $38,105 BMW i3 | |||
| Difference: $103,294 | |||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | i3 | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | Base | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $41,350 | $147,450 | $198,950 |
| Base Invoice | $38,220 | $137,129 | $185,024 |
| Tera World | 2,700 | ||
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | 2,500 | ||
| Park Assistant Package | 1,000 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | ||
| Heated front seats | 350 | ||
| iPod integration | 425 | 425 | |
| Tera World | 2,455 | ||
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | 2,275 | ||
| Park Assistant Package | 910 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | ||
| Heated front seats | 320 | ||
| iPod integration | 395 | 395 | |
| Options (change) | 7,100 | 425 | 425 |
| Options (change) | 6,460 | 395 | 395 |
| Destination | 925 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | -7,500 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Total Price | $41,875 | $151,750 | $203,250 |
| Total Invoice | $38,105 | $141,399 | $189,294 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $96,270 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $90,617 | |||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | i3 | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | Base | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 168hp E | 510hp V12 | 604hp V12 |
| Transmission | A1 | T5 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 100, 4 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 155/70-19 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 |
| Total Price | $41,875 | $151,750 | $203,250 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -13,605 | -13,530 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $41,875 | $138,145 | $189,720 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $51,575 |
| Total Invoice | $38,105 | $141,399 | $189,294 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -12,677 | -12,601 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $38,105 | $128,722 | $176,693 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $47,971 |
Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | i3 | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | Base | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 1-speed automatic | $800 | ||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Heat pump | $250 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||
| 18 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||
| 7.2 kW onboard charger | $500 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||
| Carbon fiber body structure | $0 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| App support | $0 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | |
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,615 | $19,220 | $19,145 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $13,605 | $13,530 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -12,677 | -12,601 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2014 | 2009 |
| Model | i3 | S-Class |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 124.6 in |
| Length | 157.4 in | 205.0 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 62.1 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,635 lb. | 4,466 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.4 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.6 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 0.0 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 50.4 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 42.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 2.8 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.8 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW i3
| Tera World | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | Yes |
| 175/60R19 tires | 200 | No |
| 155/70R19 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 2550 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 20% |
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 690 | 41% |
| Park Assistant Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 29% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 71% |
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