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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: $142,602

BMW i8   
Difference: $18,923

Lowest Total Invoice: $133,082

BMW i8   
Difference: $17,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720112011
Modeli8S-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS600S65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $143,400 $158,050 $209,000
Base Invoice $134,040 $146,987 $194,370
Giga World 2,000    
Giga World 1,840    
Options (change) 2,000 0 0
Options (change) 1,840 0 0
Destination 995 875 875
Gas Tax -3,793 2,600 2,100
Total Price $142,602 $161,525 $211,975
Total Invoice $133,082 $150,462 $197,345

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,168
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,499
Model Year201720112011
Modeli8S-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS600S65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine357hp I3 PiH510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 111200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$142,602$161,525$211,975
Adjustments for Features0-12,755-12,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$142,602$148,770$199,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50,450
Total Invoice$133,082$150,462$197,345
Adjustments for Features0-11,881-11,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$133,082$138,581$185,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$46,889

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

Model Year201720112011
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 
AC power outlet $100$100
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  
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Night vision $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection$50  
Pedestrian detection, night $50$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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
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  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Handwriting recognition$200  
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  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0$0
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
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $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
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,365$21,120$21,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,755$12,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,881-11,875

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

Model Year20172011
Modeli8S-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase110.2 in124.6 in
Length184.9 in206.5 in
Width76.5 in73.7 in
Height50.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,456 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 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft316.4 ft3

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