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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: $8,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,145

BMW i3   
Difference: $8,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Classi3
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $42,400
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $39,690
Blind spot warning system 550 550        
Lighting Package 800 800 800 800 800  
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220 1,520      
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690  
Parktronic Package 970 970 970 970 970  
Interior Package 2,880 2,880 2,150      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 550
Rear spoiler 350 350        
Wood trim 325 325 325 325 0  
Luxury Package   325        
AMG Leather Package       2,590    
Park Assistant Package           1,000
Tera World           2,500
Technology & Driver Assistance Package           2,500
Blind spot warning system 512 512        
Lighting Package 744 744 744 744 744  
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065 1,414      
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502  
Parktronic Package 902 902 902 902 902  
Interior Package 2,678 2,678 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 500
Rear spoiler 326 326        
Wood trim 302 302 302 302 0  
Luxury Package   303        
AMG Leather Package       2,409    
Park Assistant Package           910
Tera World           2,275
Technology & Driver Assistance Package           2,275
Options (change) 11,505 11,830 9,175 8,095 5,180 6,550
Options (change) 10,700 11,003 8,533 7,528 4,817 5,960
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 995
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $51,380 $54,202 $60,900 $74,270 $79,355 $42,445
Total Invoice $47,849 $50,191 $56,702 $69,136 $73,865 $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: $6,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,627
Model Year201620162016201620162015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Classi3
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8168hp E
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19155/70-19
Total Price$51,380$54,202$60,900$74,270$79,355$42,445
Adjustments for Features-2,230-4,055-4,705-3,355-4,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,150$50,147$56,195$70,915$74,850$42,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$997$7,045$21,765$25,700$0
Total Invoice$47,849$50,191$56,702$69,136$73,865$39,145
Adjustments for Features-2,077-3,755-4,381-3,123-4,1930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,772$46,436$52,321$66,013$69,672$39,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$664$6,549$20,241$23,900$0

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

Model Year201620162016201620162015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Classi3
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
1-speed automatic     $800
RWD$0$0 $0$0$0
AWD  $1700   
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Eco accelerator $100    
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection     $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Heat pump     $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper     $175
Residual heat     $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack     $0
3.6 kW onboard charger $0    
6 kWh battery pack $0    
7.2 kW onboard charger     $500
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability     $750
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter    $0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure     $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support     $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support     $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Text dictation     $50
Voice control for external devices     $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Boost gauge   $75$75 
Chronometer   $100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments     $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,005$9,830$10,480$9,130$10,280$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,230$4,055$4,705$3,355$4,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,077-3,755-4,381-3,123-4,1930

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

Model Year20162015
ModelC-Classi3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.8 in101.2 in
Length184.5 in157.4 in
Width71.3 in69.9 in
Height56.8 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.611.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Wood trim300Yes
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-speed700No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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