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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: $94,414

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG   
Difference: $48,188

Lowest Total Invoice: $87,978

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG   
Difference: $45,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
Modeli8CLS
TrimBaseCLS55 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $143,400 $86,600
Base Invoice $134,040 $80,538
Giga World 2,000  
Lighting Package   1,220
Obstacle detection, rear   1,100
Satellite radio   699
Proximity key   1,080
Navigation system   1,240
Giga World 1,840  
Lighting Package   1,135
Obstacle detection, rear   1,023
Satellite radio   650
Proximity key   1,004
Navigation system   1,153
Options (change) 2,000 5,339
Options (change) 1,840 4,965
Destination 995 775
Gas Tax -3,793 1,700
Total Price $142,602 $94,414
Total Invoice $133,082 $87,978

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,278
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,255
Model Year20172006
Modeli8CLS
TrimBaseCLS55 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine357hp I3 PiH469hp V8
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/29 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20255/35-19
Total Price$142,602$94,414
Adjustments for Features-9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$141,692$94,414
Total Invoice$133,082$87,978
Adjustments for Features-8490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$132,233$87,978

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172006
Modeli8CLS
TrimBaseCLS55 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0 
7 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
S Voice support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,140$7,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8490

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172006
Modeli8CLS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in112.4 in
Length184.9 in193.0 in
Width76.5 in73.7 in
Height50.8 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,455 lb.4,069 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in56.2 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 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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