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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: $465

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,685

BMW i3   
Difference: $699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Classi3
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800 $42,400
Base Invoice $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034 $39,690
Premium II Package 2,750 2,750 1,350 1,080  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 550
iPod integration 375 375 375 375  
Wood trim       0  
Premium II Package 2,558 2,558 1,256 1,004  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604 604  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660 660 500
iPod integration 349 349 349 349  
Wood trim       0  
Options (change) 4,485 4,485 3,085 2,815 550
Options (change) 4,171 4,171 2,869 2,617 500
Destination 825 825 825 875 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 -7,500
Total Price $36,910 $38,610 $40,810 $59,190 $36,445
Total Invoice $34,384 $35,965 $38,011 $55,226 $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: $1,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,226
Model Year20082008200820082015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Classi3
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8168hp E
TransmissionM6T7T7T7A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18155/70-19
Total Price$36,910$38,610$40,810$59,190$36,445
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,450-2,900-570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,910$37,435$39,360$56,290$35,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$2,450$19,380$0
Total Invoice$34,384$35,965$38,011$55,226$33,685
Adjustments for Features0-1,095-1,351-2,706-527
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,384$34,870$36,660$52,520$33,158
Cost Above Minimum$0$486$2,276$18,136$0

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

Model Year20082008200820082015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Classi3
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200 
1-speed automatic    $800
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Remote app    $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heat pump    $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$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 
Body kit$0 $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure    $0
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio    $50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system    $600
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Chronometer   $100 
Digital instruments    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
LED headlights    $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Metal pedals$75 $75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$4,955$6,130$6,405$7,855$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,450$2,900$570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,095-1,351-2,706-527

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

Model Year20082015
ModelC-Classi3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in101.2 in
Length182.3 in157.4 in
Width69.7 in69.9 in
Height56.3 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.411.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested160070%
Total Not Requested67530%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested160070%
Total Not Requested67530%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50061%
Total Not Requested32539%

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