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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: $42,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $8,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,145

BMW i3   
Difference: $8,481

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Classi3
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,800 $39,400 $42,100 $60,250 $42,400
Base Invoice $33,294 $36,642 $39,153 $56,033 $39,690
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390  
Multimedia Package 2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860  
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500      
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 550
Rear spoiler 300 300      
Wood trim 325 325 0 0  
Proximity key 650 650 650 650  
AMG Leather Package       3,090  
Park Assistant Package         1,000
Tera World         2,500
Technology & Driver Assistance Package         2,500
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293  
Multimedia Package 2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325      
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 500
Rear spoiler 279 279      
Wood trim 302 302 0 0  
Proximity key 605 605 605 605  
AMG Leather Package       2,874  
Park Assistant Package         910
Tera World         2,275
Technology & Driver Assistance Package         2,275
Options (change) 14,415 14,415 11,290 12,630 6,550
Options (change) 13,407 13,407 10,501 11,747 5,960
Destination 925 925 925 925 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 -7,500
Total Price $51,140 $54,740 $54,315 $75,505 $42,445
Total Invoice $47,626 $50,974 $50,579 $70,405 $39,145

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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: $6,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,241
Model Year20142014201420142015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Classi3
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8168hp E
TransmissionT7T7T7T7A1
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18155/70-19
Total Price$51,140$54,740$54,315$75,505$42,445
Adjustments for Features-2,405-4,255-2,555-2,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,735$50,485$51,760$72,600$42,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$3,025$23,865$0
Total Invoice$47,626$50,974$50,579$70,405$39,145
Adjustments for Features-2,240-3,962-2,379-2,7090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,386$47,012$48,200$67,696$39,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,626$2,814$22,310$0

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

Model Year20142014201420142015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Classi3
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
1-speed automatic    $800
RWD$0 $0$0$0
AWD $1700   
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection    $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
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
Automatic start / stop $150$150  
DC quick-charging capability    $750
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure    $0
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition    $200
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
S Voice support    $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Text dictation    $50
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Chronometer   $100 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Digital instruments    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
LED headlights    $1000
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$8,980$10,830$9,130$9,480$6,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,405$4,255$2,555$2,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,240-3,962-2,379-2,7090

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

Model Year20142015
ModelC-Classi3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in101.2 in
Length180.7 in157.4 in
Width69.7 in69.9 in
Height56.3 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109083%
Total Not Requested22517%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested50032%
Total Not Requested105068%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109083%
Total Not Requested22517%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested50032%
Total Not Requested105068%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109083%
Total Not Requested22517%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109083%
Total Not Requested22517%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested155053%
Total Not Requested140047%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested139082%
Total Not Requested30018%

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