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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: $49,770

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $92,832

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,349

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $86,733

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201220122012
Modeli8C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $143,400 $37,220 $42,370 $61,430
Base Invoice $134,040 $34,615 $39,404 $57,130
Giga World 2,000      
Multimedia Package   2,790 2,790 2,790
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290 1,290
Leather Package   1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package   1,995    
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Lane departure warning   850 850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Proximity key   650 650 650
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660 660 660
Wood trim     0 0
AMG Leather Package       2,590
Giga World 1,840      
Multimedia Package   2,595 2,595 2,595
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200 1,200
Leather Package   1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package   1,855    
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Lane departure warning   791 791 791
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669
Proximity key   605 605 605
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614 614 614
Wood trim     0 0
AMG Leather Package       2,409
Options (change) 2,000 11,675 9,680 10,520
Options (change) 1,840 10,859 9,004 9,785
Destination 995 875 875 875
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0 1,700
Total Price $142,602 $49,770 $52,925 $74,525
Total Invoice $133,082 $46,349 $49,283 $69,490

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $90,862
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $84,895
Model Year2017201220122012
Modeli8C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine357hp I3 PiH201hp I4302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$142,602$49,770$52,925$74,525
Adjustments for Features-1,9700-200-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$140,632$49,770$52,725$73,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,955$23,955
Total Invoice$133,082$46,349$49,283$69,490
Adjustments for Features-1,8380-186-746
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$131,244$46,349$49,097$68,744
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,748$22,395

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

Model Year2017201220122012
Modeli8C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Remote app$25   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras$500   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Wide-view front camera$150   
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $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$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
App support$0   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
S Voice support$0   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Text dictation$50   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice recorder$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Headlight washers $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
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$8,975$7,005$7,205$7,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,970$0$200$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8380-186-746

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

Model Year20172012
Modeli8C-Class
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in108.7 in
Length184.9 in180.7 in
Width76.5 in69.7 in
Height50.8 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,539 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in50.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft311.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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