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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: $70,105

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550   
Difference: $72,497

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,260

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550   
Difference: $67,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
Modeli8E-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE550E63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $143,400 $59,790 $88,900
Base Invoice $134,040 $55,605 $82,677
Giga World 2,000    
Premium 1 Package   4,450 2,550
Premium 2 Package   2,450 2,450
Lane departure warning   850 850
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720  
Giga World 1,840    
Premium 1 Package   4,139 2,372
Premium 2 Package   2,279 2,279
Lane departure warning   791 791
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669  
Options (change) 2,000 9,440 6,820
Options (change) 1,840 8,780 6,344
Destination 995 875 875
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $142,602 $70,105 $96,595
Total Invoice $133,082 $65,260 $89,896

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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: $73,002
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,292
Model Year201720122012
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$142,602$70,105$96,595
Adjustments for Features0-505-1,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$142,602$69,600$95,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$25,815
Total Invoice$133,082$65,260$89,896
Adjustments for Features0-470-1,098
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$133,082$64,790$88,798
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,008

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

Model Year201720122012
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$350
Remote app$25  
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  
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 
App support$0  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
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  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Text dictation$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$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$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$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$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$9,450$9,955$10,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$505$1,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-470-1,098

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

Model Year20172012
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
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested174067%
Total Not Requested87533%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested94061%
Total Not Requested60039%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

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