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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $3,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,685

BMW i3   
Difference: $3,961

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Model Year20072015
ModelC-Classi3
TrimC280 Luxury SedanBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,400 $42,400
Base Invoice $31,062 $39,690
Xenon HID headlights 790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 550
Heated front seats 680  
Navigation system 2,210  
Folding second row seats 290  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765  
Xenon HID headlights 735  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 500
Heated front seats 633  
Navigation system 2,055  
Folding second row seats 270  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711  
Options (change) 6,245 550
Options (change) 5,809 500
Destination 775 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $40,420 $36,445
Total Invoice $37,646 $33,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,366
Model Year20072015
ModelC-Classi3
TrimC280 Luxury SedanBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine228hp V6168hp E
TransmissionT7A1
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG137/111 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16155/70-19
Total Price$40,420$36,445
Adjustments for Features0-1,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,420$34,925
Total Invoice$37,646$33,685
Adjustments for Features0-1,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,646$32,280

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW i3

Model Year20072015
ModelC-Classi3
TrimC280 Luxury SedanBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$3,855$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,405

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW i3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW i3

Model Year20072015
ModelC-Classi3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in101.2 in
Length178.4 in157.4 in
Width68.0 in69.9 in
Height55.6 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,460 lb.2,634 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.2 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.211.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW i3 specs.

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