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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: $54,715

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $87,887

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,956

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $82,126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201820182018
Modeli8C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300AMG C43AMG C63
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $143,400 $43,200 $55,900 $67,500
Base Invoice $134,040 $40,176 $51,987 $62,775
Giga World 2,000      
Multimedia Package   2,200 2,200 2,200
Leather Seating Package   1,950    
Premium 1 Package   1,900    
Advanced Lighting Package   1,090 1,090 1,090
Parking Assist Package   1,090 1,090 1,090
Head-up display (HUD)   990 990 990
Heated front seats   580    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Leather seating surfaces     1,620  
AMG Leather Package       2,590
Giga World 1,840      
Multimedia Package   2,046 2,046 2,046
Leather Seating Package   1,814    
Premium 1 Package   1,767    
Advanced Lighting Package   1,014 1,014 1,014
Parking Assist Package   1,014 1,014 1,014
Head-up display (HUD)   921 921 921
Heated front seats   539    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Leather seating surfaces     1,507  
AMG Leather Package       2,409
Options (change) 2,000 10,520 7,710 8,680
Options (change) 1,840 9,785 7,172 8,074
Destination 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0 0
Total Price $142,602 $54,715 $64,605 $77,175
Total Invoice $133,082 $50,956 $60,154 $71,844

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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: $89,492
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $83,621
Model Year2017201820182018
Modeli8C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300AMG C43AMG C63
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine357hp I3 PiH241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T9T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$142,602$54,715$64,605$77,175
Adjustments for Features0-1,605-3,730-2,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$142,602$53,110$60,875$74,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,765$21,735
Total Invoice$133,082$50,956$60,154$71,844
Adjustments for Features0-1,495-3,473-2,169
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$133,082$49,461$56,681$69,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,220$20,214

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

Model Year2017201820182018
Modeli8C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300AMG C43AMG C63
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700 $1700 
RWD $0 $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100  
Power trunk closer $350  
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100$100
Lane departure warning$200   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Wide-view front camera$150   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
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   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0   
7 kWh battery pack$0   
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Mid-engine configuration$0   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0   
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
CD player $125$125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
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   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Text dictation$50   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice recorder$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Boost gauge  $75$75
Chronometer  $100$100
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100  
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$6,575$8,180$10,305$8,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,605$3,730$2,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,495-3,473-2,169

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

Model Year20172018
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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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 C43

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
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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