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

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BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $75,640

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350   
Difference: $66,962

Lowest Total Invoice: $70,408

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350   
Difference: $62,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720112011
Modeli8GLGL
TrimBaseGL450 / GL350GL550
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $143,400 $61,950 $84,450
Base Invoice $134,040 $57,614 $78,539
Giga World 2,000    
Obstacle detection, rear   800  
Leather seating surfaces   1,930  
Premium 2 Package   6,330  
Lighting Package   985  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450  
Blind spot warning system   600  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720  
Giga World 1,840    
Obstacle detection, rear   744  
Leather seating surfaces   1,795  
Premium 2 Package   5,887  
Lighting Package   916  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349  
Blind spot warning system   558  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670  
Options (change) 2,000 12,815 0
Options (change) 1,840 11,919 0
Destination 995 875 875
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $142,602 $75,640 $85,325
Total Invoice $133,082 $70,408 $79,414

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $71,382
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,788
Model Year201720112011
Modeli8GLGL
TrimBaseGL450 / GL350GL550
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine357hp I3 PiH335hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11610, 12610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$142,602$75,640$85,325
Adjustments for Features0-4,420-6,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$142,602$71,220$78,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,520
Total Invoice$133,082$70,408$79,414
Adjustments for Features0-4,114-6,129
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$133,082$66,294$73,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,991

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year201720112011
Modeli8GLGL
TrimBaseGL450 / GL350GL550
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
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
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0  
7 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards  $350
Skid plates  $150
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
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$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
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
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$10,075$14,495$16,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,420$6,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,114-6,129

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20172011
Modeli8GL
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in121.1 in
Length184.9 in200.6 in
Width76.5 in76.0 in
Height50.8 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.5,347 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.7 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
4.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.783.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
HD radio50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested221564%
Total Not Requested125036%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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