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

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BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,235

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $85,467

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,915

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $78,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520062006
Modeli8M-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseML350ML500
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $136,500 $39,750 $48,500
Base Invoice $126,260 $36,968 $45,105
Lighting Package   890 890
Trim Package   2,200  
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Satellite radio   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690
Navigation system   1,240 1,240
Heated front seats   690  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   750 750
Sunroof     1,290
Proximity key     1,080
Lighting Package   828 828
Trim Package   2,046  
Obstacle detection, rear   698 698
Satellite radio   465 465
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642
Navigation system   1,153 1,153
Heated front seats   642  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   698 698
Sunroof     1,200
Proximity key     1,004
Options (change) 0 7,710 7,190
Options (change) 0 7,172 6,688
Destination 995 775 775
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $133,702 $48,235 $56,465
Total Invoice $123,462 $44,915 $52,568

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $81,592
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,969
Model Year201520062006
Modeli8M-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseML350ML500
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine357hp I3 PiH268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 1180, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$133,702$48,235$56,465
Adjustments for Features-3,8750-1,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$129,827$48,235$55,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,955
Total Invoice$123,462$44,915$52,568
Adjustments for Features-3,5780-1,187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$119,884$44,915$51,381
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,466

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

Model Year201520062006
Modeli8M-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseML350ML500
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 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50$50
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure collision mitigation$50  
Lane departure warning$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
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
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
S Voice support$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Text dictation$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
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, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
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
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$10,640$6,765$8,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,875$0$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5780-1,187

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

Model Year20152006
Modeli8M-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in114.7 in
Length184.9 in188.5 in
Width76.5 in75.2 in
Height50.8 in69.8 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in59.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.7 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.772.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Total Requested65044%
Total Not Requested82556%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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