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BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $78,310

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550   
Difference: $64,292

Lowest Total Invoice: $72,899

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550   
Difference: $60,183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
Modeli8CLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $143,400 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $134,040 $69,890 $101,277
Giga World 2,000    
Lane departure warning   875 875
Parking Assist Package   1,290  
Around view cameras     800
Giga World 1,840    
Lane departure warning   814 814
Parking Assist Package   1,200  
Around view cameras     744
Options (change) 2,000 2,165 1,675
Options (change) 1,840 2,014 1,558
Destination 995 995 995
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $142,602 $78,310 $111,570
Total Invoice $133,082 $72,899 $103,830

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $66,547
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,282
Model Year201720182018
Modeli8CLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine357hp I3 PiH402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$142,602$78,310$111,570
Adjustments for Features0-2,255-6,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$142,602$76,055$105,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,485
Total Invoice$133,082$72,899$103,830
Adjustments for Features0-2,099-5,612
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$133,082$70,800$98,218
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$27,418

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201720182018
Modeli8CLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700 $1700
RWD $0 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0  
7 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150 $150
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
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
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  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$5,800$8,055$11,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,255$6,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,099-5,612

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172018
Modeli8CLS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in113.2 in
Length184.9 in194.5 in
Width76.5 in74.1 in
Height50.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Lane departure warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 CLS AMG CLS63 S

Lane departure warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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