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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: $90,540

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R63 AMG   
Difference: $49,362

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,256

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R63 AMG   
Difference: $104,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162007
Modeli8R-Class
TrimBaseR63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $140,700 $87,400
Base Invoice $130,125 $21,282
Giga World 2,000  
Lighting Package   900
iPod integration   365
Proximity key   1,100
Giga World 1,820  
Lighting Package   837
iPod integration   339
Proximity key   1,023
Options (change) 2,000 2,365
Options (change) 1,820 2,199
Destination 995 775
Gas Tax -3,793 0
Total Price $139,902 $90,540
Total Invoice $129,147 $24,256

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,902
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $105,571
Model Year20162007
Modeli8R-Class
TrimBaseR63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine357hp I3 PiH503hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/29 MPG12/16 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20265/45-20
Total Price$139,902$90,540
Adjustments for Features0-2,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$139,902$88,000
Total Invoice$129,147$24,256
Adjustments for Features0-680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$129,147$23,576

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

Model Year20162007
Modeli8R-Class
TrimBaseR63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
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
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
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
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Rear seat audio controls $25
S Voice support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
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
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, passenger 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 suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,690$12,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-680

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

Model Year20162007
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 Weight3,455 lb.5,061 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 R63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%

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