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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: $39,940

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $102,662

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,200

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $95,882

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172007200720072007
Modeli8C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $143,400 $29,650 $33,400 $38,000 $38,600
Base Invoice $134,040 $27,575 $31,062 $35,340 $35,898
Giga World 2,000        
Entertainment Package   1,460 1,460 1,460 1,460
Power driver seat   600 600    
Xenon HID headlights   790 790 790 790
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690 690 690
Heated front seats   680 680 680 680
Bluetooth cell phone link   765 765 765 765
Telematics service, such as OnStar   820 820 820 820
Navigation system   2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210
Leather upholstery, extended coverage   1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Giga World 1,840        
Entertainment Package   1,358 1,358 1,358 1,358
Power driver seat   558 558    
Xenon HID headlights   735 735 735 735
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642 642 642
Heated front seats   633 633 633 633
Bluetooth cell phone link   711 711 711 711
Telematics service, such as OnStar   763 763 763 763
Navigation system   2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055
Leather upholstery, extended coverage   1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395
Options (change) 2,000 9,515 9,515 8,915 8,915
Options (change) 1,840 8,850 8,850 8,292 8,292
Destination 995 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0 0 0
Total Price $142,602 $39,940 $43,690 $47,690 $48,290
Total Invoice $133,082 $37,200 $40,687 $44,407 $44,965

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $94,227
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $88,010
Model Year20172007200720072007
Modeli8C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine357hp I3 PiH201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T7M6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11320, 12320, 12320, 12320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$142,602$39,940$43,690$47,690$48,290
Adjustments for Features-8,4350-1,225-300-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$134,167$39,940$42,465$47,390$46,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,525$7,450$6,825
Total Invoice$133,082$37,200$40,687$44,407$44,965
Adjustments for Features-7,8720-1,141-279-1,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$125,210$37,200$39,546$44,128$43,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,346$6,928$6,345

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

Model Year20172007200720072007
Modeli8C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150 $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Proximity key$250    
Remote app$25    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras$500    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Blind spot warning system$200    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150    
Forward collision warning$200    
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure warning$200    
Obstacle detection, front$150    
Obstacle detection, rear$250    
Pedestrian detection$50    
Tire-pressure monitor$75    
Wide-view front camera$150    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Intermittent wipers $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175    
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Residual heat$50    
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0    
7 kWh battery pack$0    
Automatic start / stop$150    
Mid-engine configuration$0    
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25 
Carbon fiber body structure$0    
Infotainment 
App support$0    
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150    
Handwriting recognition$200    
HD radio$50    
In-vehicle Internet$150    
Media drive$15    
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
S Voice support$0    
Siri Eyes Free support$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Text dictation$50    
Traffic + travel information$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Voice control for nav and audio$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
LED headlights$1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000    
Wood trim  $300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$11,015$2,580$3,805$2,880$4,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,435$0$1,225$300$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,8720-1,141-279-1,420

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

Model Year20172007
Modeli8C-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in106.9 in
Length184.9 in178.4 in
Width76.5 in68.0 in
Height50.8 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

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