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

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BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $88,870

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55   
Difference: $46,832

Lowest Total Invoice: $82,822

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55   
Difference: $42,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
Modeli8E-Class
TrimBaseE55
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $136,500 $81,800
Base Invoice $126,260 $76,074
Giga World 2,000  
Lighting Package   990
Obstacle detection, rear   1,100
Satellite radio   500
Bluetooth cell phone link   925
Proximity key   1,080
Giga World 1,820  
Lighting Package   921
Obstacle detection, rear   1,023
Satellite radio   465
Bluetooth cell phone link   860
Proximity key   1,004
Options (change) 2,000 4,595
Options (change) 1,820 4,273
Destination 995 775
Gas Tax -3,793 1,700
Total Price $135,702 $88,870
Total Invoice $125,282 $82,822

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,897
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,750
Model Year20152006
Modeli8E-Class
TrimBaseE55
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine357hp I3 PiH469hp V8
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/29 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20245/40-18
Total Price$135,702$88,870
Adjustments for Features-2,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$132,767$88,870
Total Invoice$125,282$82,822
Adjustments for Features-2,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$122,572$82,822

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20152006
Modeli8E-Class
TrimBaseE55
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, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure collision mitigation$50 
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
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
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation system$600 
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 fog lights $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,215$7,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7100

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20152006
Modeli8E-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in112.4 in
Length184.9 in189.7 in
Width76.5 in71.7 in
Height50.8 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,455 lb.3,990 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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