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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: $55,095

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $80,607

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,294

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $73,988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520062006
Modeli8R-ClassR-Class
TrimBaseR350R500
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $136,500 $48,000 $55,500
Base Invoice $126,260 $44,640 $51,645
Giga World 2,000    
Lighting Package   890 890
Trim Package   1,750 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Satellite radio   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690
Heated front seats   690  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,050 1,050
Proximity key     1,080
Giga World 1,820    
Lighting Package   828 828
Trim Package   1,628 1,116
Obstacle detection, rear   698 698
Satellite radio   465 465
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642
Heated front seats   642  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   976 976
Proximity key     1,004
Options (change) 2,000 6,320 6,160
Options (change) 1,820 5,879 5,729
Destination 995 775 775
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $135,702 $55,095 $62,435
Total Invoice $125,282 $51,294 $58,149

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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: $77,407
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,034
Model Year201520062006
Modeli8R-ClassR-Class
TrimBaseR350R500
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$135,702$55,095$62,435
Adjustments for Features-3,2000-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$132,502$55,095$61,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,165
Total Invoice$125,282$51,294$58,149
Adjustments for Features-2,9540-1,094
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$122,328$51,294$57,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,761

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

Model Year201520062006
Modeli8R-ClassR-Class
TrimBaseR350R500
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
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  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure collision mitigation$50  
Lane departure warning$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Climate Control 
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
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system$600  
S Voice support$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 $200
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  
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, 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
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
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  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$11,965$8,765$9,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,200$0$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9540-1,094

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

Model Year20152006
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.4,842 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
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

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
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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