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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: $42,245

BMW i3   
Difference: $22,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,470

BMW i3   
Difference: $21,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelC-Classi3
TrimC63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $56,300 $44,450
Base Invoice $52,359 $42,020
Premium II Package 1,100  
Seating Package 2,980  
iPod integration 375  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 700
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650  
Wood trim 0  
Tera World   2,600
Sunroof   1,000
Premium II Package 1,023  
Seating Package 2,771  
iPod integration 349  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 645
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604  
Wood trim 0  
Tera World   2,390
Sunroof   920
Options (change) 5,825 4,300
Options (change) 5,416 3,955
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 2,100 -7,500
Total Price $65,100 $42,245
Total Invoice $60,750 $39,470

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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: $22,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,879
Model Year20092017
ModelC-Classi3
TrimC63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine451hp V8168hp E
TransmissionT7A1
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18155/70-19
Total Price$65,100$42,245
Adjustments for Features-4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,670$42,245
Total Invoice$60,750$39,470
Adjustments for Features-4010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,349$39,470

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

Model Year20092017
ModelC-Classi3
TrimC63 AMGBase
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 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Traffic information $25
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 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,305$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4010

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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 Year20092017
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.2,962 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW i3 specs.

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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested50044%
Total Not Requested62556%
Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested190073%
Total Not Requested70027%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested220085%
Total Not Requested40015%

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