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

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

Lowest Total Price: $45,595

BMW i3   
Difference: $115,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,550

BMW i3   
Difference: $107,912

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720112011
Modeli3S-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $44,450 $158,050 $209,000
Base Invoice $42,020 $146,987 $194,370
Tera World 2,600    
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,350    
Park Assistant Package 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700    
Sunroof 1,000    
Tera World 2,390    
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,160    
Park Assistant Package 920    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645    
Sunroof 920    
Options (change) 7,650 0 0
Options (change) 7,035 0 0
Destination 995 875 875
Gas Tax -7,500 2,600 2,100
Total Price $45,595 $161,525 $211,975
Total Invoice $42,550 $150,462 $197,345

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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: $101,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $94,400
Model Year201720112011
Modeli3S-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine168hp E510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionA1T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 41200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$45,595$161,525$211,975
Adjustments for Features0-14,505-14,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,595$147,020$197,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50,450
Total Invoice$42,550$150,462$197,345
Adjustments for Features0-13,512-13,504
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,550$136,950$183,841
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$46,891

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

Model Year201720112011
Modeli3S-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
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 collision prevention $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200
Night vision $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50  
Pedestrian detection, night $50$50
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
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 
33 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  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Handwriting recognition$200  
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  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0$0
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
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $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
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,115$21,620$21,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$14,505$14,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-13,512-13,504

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

Model Year20172011
Modeli3S-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase101.2 in124.6 in
Length157.4 in206.5 in
Width69.9 in73.7 in
Height62.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,962 lb.4,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Wood trim300Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested220085%
Total Not Requested40015%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information0No
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 Requested100060%
Total Not Requested66540%
Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%

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