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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: $45,595

BMW i3   
Difference: $3,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,550

BMW i3   
Difference: $3,058

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Classi3
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800 $44,450
Base Invoice $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704 $42,020
Parking Assist Package 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Premium 1 Package 1,300          
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625      
Leather Seating Package 2,050 2,050        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 700
Heated front seats 580 580        
Rear spoiler 350 350        
Upholstered instrument panel 350 350        
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
Lighting Package   800        
Premium 2 Package   2,950        
Leather seating surfaces     1,620      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700      
Premium 4 Package       5,700 5,700  
AMG Leather Package       2,590    
Park Assistant Package           1,000
Tera World           2,600
Technology & Driver Assistance Package           2,350
Sunroof           1,000
Parking Assist Package 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Premium 1 Package 1,209          
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581      
Leather Seating Package 1,907 1,907        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670 645
Heated front seats 539 539        
Rear spoiler 326 326        
Upholstered instrument panel 326 326        
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
Lighting Package   744        
Premium 2 Package   2,744        
Leather seating surfaces     1,507      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651      
Premium 4 Package       5,301 5,301  
AMG Leather Package       2,409    
Park Assistant Package           920
Tera World           2,390
Technology & Driver Assistance Package           2,160
Sunroof           920
Options (change) 8,545 10,995 6,235 11,580 8,990 7,650
Options (change) 7,948 10,227 5,799 10,770 8,361 7,035
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 995
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $48,970 $53,927 $59,160 $77,705 $82,715 $45,595
Total Invoice $45,608 $49,936 $55,084 $72,331 $76,990 $42,550

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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: $2,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,113
Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Classi3
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8168hp E
TransmissionT7T7T9T7T7A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5590, 13?, 5590, 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$48,970$53,927$59,160$77,705$82,715$45,595
Adjustments for Features-1,015-4,190-3,640-6,880-7,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,955$49,737$55,520$70,825$75,135$45,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,782$7,565$22,870$27,180$0
Total Invoice$45,608$49,936$55,084$72,331$76,990$42,550
Adjustments for Features-945-3,880-3,389-6,404-7,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,663$46,056$51,695$65,927$69,935$42,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,393$7,032$21,264$25,272$0

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

Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Classi3
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 $1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400   
1-speed automatic     $800
RWD$0$0 $0$0$0
AWD  $1700   
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150   
Eco accelerator $100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Power trunk closer   $350$350 
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 
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200$200 
Lane keeping assist   $400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera     $200
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 
Fragrance atomizer   $200$200 
Heat pump     $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration   $50$50 
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 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0    
33 kWh battery pack     $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$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure     $0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
Aux input     $50
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player   $0$0 
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200
Media drive   $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years   $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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Text dictation     $50
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices     $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming headlights $200 $200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Boost gauge  $75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights $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 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   $25
LED headlights $1000 $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 $150$150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $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 steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$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$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$9,480$12,655$12,105$15,345$16,045$8,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,015$4,190$3,640$6,880$7,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-945-3,880-3,389-6,404-7,0550

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

Model Year20172017
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.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 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

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested75063%
Total Not Requested45037%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested75063%
Total Not Requested45037%
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
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested120060%
Total Not Requested80040%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested75063%
Total Not Requested45037%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested75063%
Total Not Requested45037%
Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested209048%
Total Not Requested227552%
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

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested75063%
Total Not Requested45037%
Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
LED tail lights0No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested284056%
Total Not Requested227544%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested140054%
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 recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested164097%
Total Not Requested503%

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