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

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BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $126,295

Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS63   
Difference: $16,307

Lowest Total Invoice: $117,524

Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS63   
Difference: $15,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
Modeli8GLS
TrimBaseAMG GLS63
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $143,400 $125,300
Base Invoice $134,040 $116,529
Giga World 2,000  
Giga World 1,840  
Options (change) 2,000 0
Options (change) 1,840 0
Destination 995 995
Gas Tax -3,793 0
Total Price $142,602 $126,295
Total Invoice $133,082 $117,524

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,942
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,246
Model Year20172018
Modeli8GLS
TrimBaseAMG GLS63
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine357hp I3 PiH550hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/29 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20295/40-21
Total Price$142,602$126,295
Adjustments for Features0-13,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$142,602$112,660
Total Invoice$133,082$117,524
Adjustments for Features0-12,688
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$133,082$104,836

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20172018
Modeli8GLS
TrimBaseAMG GLS63
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Power door closers $300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
CD player $125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition$200 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
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 release, second row seats $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 third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,750$19,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$13,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,688

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20172018
Modeli8GLS
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in121.1 in
Length184.9 in202.0 in
Width76.5 in76.1 in
Height50.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,455 lb.5,754 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.7 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
4.749.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.793.8 ft3

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