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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: $51,200

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $91,402

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,683

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $85,399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720142014
Modeli8C-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC250 SportC350 Sport
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $143,400 $38,200 $43,850
Base Invoice $134,040 $35,526 $40,781
Giga World 2,000    
Multimedia Package   2,860 2,860
Satellite radio   460  
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390
Dynamic Handling Package   1,400 1,400
Special order charge   250 250
Leather Package   1,750 1,750
Lane departure warning   875 875
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Proximity key   650 650
Heated front seats   750  
Wood trim     0
Giga World 1,840    
Multimedia Package   2,660 2,660
Satellite radio   428  
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293
Dynamic Handling Package   1,302 1,302
Special order charge   233 233
Leather Package   1,628 1,628
Lane departure warning   814 814
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Proximity key   605 605
Heated front seats   698  
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 2,000 12,075 10,865
Options (change) 1,840 11,232 10,106
Destination 995 925 925
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $142,602 $51,200 $55,640
Total Invoice $133,082 $47,683 $51,812

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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: $90,107
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $84,190
Model Year201720142014
Modeli8C-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC250 SportC350 Sport
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine357hp I3 PiH201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11?, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$142,602$51,200$55,640
Adjustments for Features-1,2950-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$141,307$51,200$55,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,840
Total Invoice$133,082$47,683$51,812
Adjustments for Features-1,2090-559
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$131,873$47,683$51,253
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,570

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

Model Year201720142014
Modeli8C-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC250 SportC350 Sport
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $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
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $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 $150
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition$200  
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Text dictation$50  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,500$7,205$7,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,295$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2090-559

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

Model Year20172014
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

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109083%
Total Not Requested22517%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
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 C350 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109083%
Total Not Requested22517%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
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%

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