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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: $74,725

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550   
Difference: $60,977

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,558

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550   
Difference: $55,724

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520132013
Modeli8CLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $136,500 $72,000 $95,900
Base Invoice $126,260 $66,960 $89,187
Giga World 2,000    
Lane departure warning   850 850
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Giga World 1,820    
Lane departure warning   791 791
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Options (change) 2,000 1,820 1,820
Options (change) 1,820 1,693 1,693
Destination 995 905 905
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $135,702 $74,725 $98,625
Total Invoice $125,282 $69,558 $91,785

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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: $61,132
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,868
Model Year201520132013
Modeli8CLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine357hp I3 PiH402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
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$135,702$74,725$98,625
Adjustments for Features0-155-1,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$135,702$74,570$97,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,575
Total Invoice$125,282$69,558$91,785
Adjustments for Features0-144-1,377
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$125,282$69,414$90,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,994

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201520132013
Modeli8CLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$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
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Forward collision warning$200  
Lane departure collision mitigation$50  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
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  
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof $900$900
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  
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 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300
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
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$7,750$7,905$9,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$155$1,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-1,377

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20152013
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 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 - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

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 - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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