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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,940

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $99,962

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,200

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $91,947

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720072016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Classi8
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,650 $33,400 $38,000 $38,600 $140,700
Base Invoice $27,575 $31,062 $35,340 $35,898 $130,125
Entertainment Package 1,460 1,460 1,460 1,460  
Power driver seat 600 600      
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690  
Heated front seats 680 680 680 680  
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820 820 820 820  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Giga World         2,000
Entertainment Package 1,358 1,358 1,358 1,358  
Power driver seat 558 558      
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642  
Heated front seats 633 633 633 633  
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763 763 763 763  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395  
Giga World         1,820
Options (change) 9,515 9,515 8,915 8,915 2,000
Options (change) 8,850 8,850 8,292 8,292 1,820
Destination 775 775 775 775 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -3,793
Total Price $39,940 $43,690 $47,690 $48,290 $139,902
Total Invoice $37,200 $40,687 $44,407 $44,965 $129,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $91,527
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $84,160
Model Year20072007200720072016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Classi8
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionM6T7M6T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12320, 12320, 12320, 12360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16215/45-20
Total Price$39,940$43,690$47,690$48,290$139,902
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-300-1,525-8,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,940$42,465$47,390$46,765$131,467
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,450$6,825$0
Total Invoice$37,200$40,687$44,407$44,965$129,147
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-279-1,420-7,787
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,200$39,546$44,128$43,545$121,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,346$6,928$6,345$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW i8

Model Year20072007200720072016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Classi8
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key    $250
Remote app    $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Tire-pressure monitor    $75
Wide-view front camera    $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Intermittent wipers$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Residual heat    $50
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger    $0
7 kWh battery pack    $0
Automatic start / stop    $150
Mid-engine configuration    $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25  
Carbon fiber body structure    $0
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription    $150
Handwriting recognition    $200
HD radio    $50
In-vehicle Internet    $150
Media drive    $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
S Voice support    $0
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Text dictation    $50
Traffic + travel information    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
LED headlights    $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim $300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,580$3,805$2,880$4,105$11,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$300$1,525$8,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-279-1,420-7,787

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW i8

Model Year20072016
ModelC-Classi8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.9 in110.2 in
Length178.4 in184.9 in
Width68.0 in76.5 in
Height55.6 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in51.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

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

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

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