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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: $49,385

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250   
Difference: $93,217

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,994

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250   
Difference: $87,088

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720152015
Modeli8C-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC250C350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $143,400 $39,400 $44,050
Base Invoice $134,040 $36,642 $40,967
Giga World 2,000    
Multimedia Package   2,770 2,770
Dynamic Handling Package   1,400 1,400
Special order charge   250 250
Leather Package   1,750 1,750
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Blind spot warning system   550 550
Proximity key   650 650
Wood trim     0
Giga World 1,840    
Multimedia Package   2,576 2,576
Dynamic Handling Package   1,302 1,302
Special order charge   233 233
Leather Package   1,628 1,628
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Blind spot warning system   512 512
Proximity key   605 605
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 2,000 9,060 9,060
Options (change) 1,840 8,427 8,427
Destination 995 925 925
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $142,602 $49,385 $54,035
Total Invoice $133,082 $45,994 $50,319

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $91,997
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $85,949
Model Year201720152015
Modeli8C-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC250C350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine357hp I3 PiH201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$142,602$49,385$54,035
Adjustments for Features-1,2200-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$141,382$49,385$53,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,300
Total Invoice$133,082$45,994$50,319
Adjustments for Features-1,1390-326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$131,943$45,994$49,993
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,999

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

Model Year201720152015
Modeli8C-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC250C350
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  
Lane departure warning$200  
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 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
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 
Aux input$50  
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition$200  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
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
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
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$7,750$6,530$6,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,220$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1390-326

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

Model Year20172015
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109098%
Total Not Requested252%
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
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109098%
Total Not Requested252%
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
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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