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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: $69,080

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400   
Difference: $66,622

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,310

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400   
Difference: $60,972

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015
Modeli8CLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $136,500 $65,990 $73,200 $106,550
Base Invoice $126,260 $61,371 $68,076 $99,092
Giga World 2,000      
Lane departure warning   875 875 875
Parking Assist Package   1,290 1,290  
Around view cameras       800
Giga World 1,820      
Lane departure warning   814 814 814
Parking Assist Package   1,200 1,200  
Around view cameras       744
Options (change) 2,000 2,165 2,165 1,675
Options (change) 1,820 2,014 2,014 1,558
Destination 995 925 925 925
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0 0
Total Price $135,702 $69,080 $76,290 $109,150
Total Invoice $125,282 $64,310 $71,015 $101,575

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $66,237
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,617
Model Year2015201520152015
Modeli8CLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine357hp I3 PiH329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T9T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11?, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$135,702$69,080$76,290$109,150
Adjustments for Features-3850-2,340-6,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$135,317$69,080$73,950$103,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,870$33,955
Total Invoice$125,282$64,310$71,015$101,575
Adjustments for Features-3550-2,178-5,691
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$124,927$64,310$68,837$95,884
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,527$31,574

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2015201520152015
Modeli8CLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
AWD$1700  $1700
RWD $0$0 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Lane departure collision mitigation$50   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Wide-view front camera$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$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$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0$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 $150$150
Media drive$15 $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$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$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Text dictation$50   
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice recorder$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500
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$6,790$6,405$8,745$12,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$385$0$2,340$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments-3550-2,178-5,691

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20152015
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.4,035 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 CLS400

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

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

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