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BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,645

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $85,257

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,886

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $78,261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017201720172017
Modeli8C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $140,700 $42,650 $55,500 $67,000 $75,000
Base Invoice $130,125 $39,665 $51,615 $62,310 $69,750
Giga World 2,000        
Premium 2 Package   4,500 2,650 2,650 2,650
Heated front seats   580      
Parking Assist Package   830 925 925 925
designo Package   3,450      
Head-up display (HUD)   990 990 990 990
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Leather seating surfaces     1,620    
AMG Leather Package       2,590  
Wood trim         0
Giga World 1,820        
Premium 2 Package   4,185 2,465 2,465 2,465
Heated front seats   539      
Parking Assist Package   772 860 860 860
designo Package   3,209      
Head-up display (HUD)   921 921 921 921
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670
Leather seating surfaces     1,507    
AMG Leather Package       2,409  
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 2,000 11,070 6,905 7,875 5,285
Options (change) 1,820 10,296 6,423 7,325 4,916
Destination 995 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0 0 0
Total Price $139,902 $54,645 $63,330 $75,800 $81,210
Total Invoice $129,147 $50,886 $58,963 $70,560 $75,591

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $85,787
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78,755
Model Year20162017201720172017
Modeli8C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine357hp I3 PiH241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$139,902$54,645$63,330$75,800$81,210
Adjustments for Features0-530-3,580-2,180-3,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$139,902$54,115$59,750$73,620$78,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,635$19,505$24,015
Total Invoice$129,147$50,886$58,963$70,560$75,591
Adjustments for Features0-494-3,333-2,029-2,867
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$129,147$50,392$55,630$68,531$72,724
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,238$18,139$22,332

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20162017201720172017
Modeli8C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400  
AWD$1700 $1700  
RWD $0 $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100$100$100
Lane departure warning$200    
Pedestrian detection$50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Wide-view front camera$150    
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Second-row low console $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Residual heat$50    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0    
7 kWh battery pack$0    
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Mid-engine configuration$0    
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
CD player $125$125$125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
S Voice support$0    
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0    
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Text dictation$50    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Voice recorder$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Boost gauge  $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
LED headlights$1000    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000    
Wood trim    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,725$8,255$11,305$9,905$10,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$530$3,580$2,180$3,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-494-3,333-2,029-2,867

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20162017
Modeli8C-Class
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in111.8 in
Length184.9 in184.5 in
Width76.5 in71.3 in
Height50.8 in55.3 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,639 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft310.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested219070%
Total Not Requested95030%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109064%
Total Not Requested60036%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109069%
Total Not Requested50031%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109069%
Total Not Requested50031%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

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