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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: $68,945

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550   
Difference: $66,757

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,183

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550   
Difference: $61,099

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520132013
Modeli8E-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE550E63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $136,500 $60,400 $89,800
Base Invoice $126,260 $56,172 $83,514
Giga World 2,000    
Premium 1 Package   4,450  
Lane departure warning   850 850
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720  
Proximity key   650  
Giga World 1,820    
Premium 1 Package   4,139  
Lane departure warning   791 791
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669  
Proximity key   605  
Options (change) 2,000 7,640 1,820
Options (change) 1,820 7,106 1,693
Destination 995 905 905
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $135,702 $68,945 $92,525
Total Invoice $125,282 $64,183 $86,112

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $66,187
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,573
Model Year201520132013
Modeli8E-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE550E63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine357hp I3 PiH402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$135,702$68,945$92,525
Adjustments for Features-5700-1,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$135,132$68,945$90,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,655
Total Invoice$125,282$64,183$86,112
Adjustments for Features-5260-1,792
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$124,756$64,183$84,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,137

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

Model Year201520132013
Modeli8E-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE550E63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$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  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure collision mitigation$50  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
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$0
Bodyside moldings $75 
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  
iPod integration $100$100
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  
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  
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers  $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
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300
Massage, driver seat  $100
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$9,475$8,905$10,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$570$0$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments-5260-1,792

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

Model Year20152013
Modeli8E-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in113.1 in
Length184.9 in191.7 in
Width76.5 in73.0 in
Height50.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class 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?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested189068%
Total Not Requested87532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 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 - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

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