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

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

Lowest Total Price: $61,215

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $71,642

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,992

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $65,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142010
Modeli8R-Class
TrimBaseR350
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $135,700 $49,300
Base Invoice $125,025 $45,849
Obstacle detection, rear   790
Premium 2 Package   5,950
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,430
Adaptive dampers - electrical   760
Heated front seats   740
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Obstacle detection, rear   735
Premium 2 Package   5,534
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,330
Adaptive dampers - electrical   707
Heated front seats   688
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 0 11,040
Options (change) 0 10,268
Destination 950 875
Gas Tax -3,793 0
Total Price $132,857 $61,215
Total Invoice $122,182 $56,992

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $71,372
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,942
Model Year20142010
Modeli8R-Class
TrimBaseR350
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine357hp I3 PiH268hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20255/50-19
Total Price$132,857$61,215
Adjustments for Features-2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$132,587$61,215
Total Invoice$122,182$56,992
Adjustments for Features-2480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$121,934$56,992

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

Model Year20142010
Modeli8R-Class
TrimBaseR350
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
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
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, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure collision mitigation$50 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0 
7 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
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
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,550$10,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2480

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

Model Year20142010
Modeli8R-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in126.6 in
Length184.9 in203.0 in
Width76.5 in75.7 in
Height50.8 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.7 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
4.742.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.785.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
SD Card slot25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested221568%
Total Not Requested105032%

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