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BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $67,115

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $75,487

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,479

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $70,603

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
Modeli8E-Class (2-door)
TrimBaseE550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $143,400 $56,590
Base Invoice $134,040 $52,629
Giga World 2,000  
Premium 1 Package   4,000
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Lane departure warning   850
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Giga World 1,840  
Premium 1 Package   3,720
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Lane departure warning   791
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Options (change) 2,000 9,650
Options (change) 1,840 8,975
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax -3,793 0
Total Price $142,602 $67,115
Total Invoice $133,082 $62,479

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $75,042
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,188
Model Year20172012
Modeli8E-Class (2-door)
TrimBaseE550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine357hp I3 PiH402hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/29 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20235/40-18
Total Price$142,602$67,115
Adjustments for Features-4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$142,157$67,115
Total Invoice$133,082$62,479
Adjustments for Features-4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$132,667$62,479

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20172012
Modeli8E-Class (2-door)
TrimBaseE550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
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 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $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 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,450$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4150

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20172012
Modeli8E-Class (2-door)
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in108.7 in
Length184.9 in185.0 in
Width76.5 in70.3 in
Height50.8 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,455 lb.3,773 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

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 - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested174075%
Total Not Requested57525%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%

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