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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: $77,315

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E450   
Difference: $65,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172020
Modeli8E-Class
TrimBaseE450
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $143,400 $64,350
Giga World 2,000  
designo Edition   4,200
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450
Premium 2 Package   6,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Giga World 1,840  
designo Edition   3,906
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419
Premium 2 Package   6,139
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 2,000 11,970
Options (change) 1,840 11,134
Destination 995 995
Gas Tax -3,793 0
Total Price $142,602 $77,315

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E450
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $69,217
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $121,570
Model Year20172020
Modeli8E-Class
TrimBaseE450
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine357hp I3 PiH362hp V6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20245/45-18
Total Price$142,602$77,315
Adjustments for Features0-3,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$142,602$73,385

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

Model Year20172020
Modeli8E-Class
TrimBaseE450
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power trunk closer $350
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
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, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0 
7 kWh battery pack$0 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
Handwriting recognition$200 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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 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
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Crosswind stabilization $50
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,150$10,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-617

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

Model Year20172020
Modeli8E-Class
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in113.1 in
Length184.9 in190.0 in
Width76.5 in73.2 in
Height50.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,201 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in50.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.1 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E450

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested200046%
Total Not Requested237554%

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