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

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

Lowest Total Price: $139,902

BMW i8   
Difference: $8,598

Lowest Total Invoice: $129,147

BMW i8   
Difference: $9,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620082008
Modeli8S-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS600S65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $140,700 $144,200 $194,000
Base Invoice $130,125 $134,106 $180,420
Giga World 2,000    
iPod integration   425 425
Giga World 1,820    
iPod integration   395 395
Options (change) 2,000 425 425
Options (change) 1,820 395 395
Destination 995 875 875
Gas Tax -3,793 3,000 3,000
Total Price $139,902 $148,500 $198,300
Total Invoice $129,147 $138,376 $184,690

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class S600
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,607
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $280
Model Year201620082008
Modeli8S-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS600S65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine357hp I3 PiH510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$139,902$148,500$198,300
Adjustments for Features0-10,205-10,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$139,902$138,295$188,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$49,875
Total Invoice$129,147$138,376$184,690
Adjustments for Features0-9,509-9,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$129,147$128,867$175,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$46,388

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

Model Year201620082008
Modeli8S-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS600S65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250
Power door closers $300$300
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Night vision $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Wiper de-icer $25$25
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Text dictation$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200$200
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Memory system, second row seats $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,865$19,070$18,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,205$10,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,509-9,435

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

Model Year20162008
Modeli8S-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase110.2 in124.6 in
Length184.9 in205.0 in
Width76.5 in73.7 in
Height50.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in58.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft316.3 ft3

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