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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: $74,525

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $61,177

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,490

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $55,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelC-Classi8
TrimC63 AMGBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $61,430 $136,500
Base Invoice $57,130 $126,260
Multimedia Package 2,790  
Lighting Package 1,290  
AMG Leather Package 2,590  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Lane departure warning 850  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Proximity key 650  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Wood trim 0  
Giga World   2,000
Multimedia Package 2,595  
Lighting Package 1,200  
AMG Leather Package 2,409  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Lane departure warning 791  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Proximity key 605  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Wood trim 0  
Giga World   1,820
Options (change) 10,520 2,000
Options (change) 9,785 1,820
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 1,700 -3,793
Total Price $74,525 $135,702
Total Invoice $69,490 $125,282

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,957
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,666
Model Year20122015
ModelC-Classi8
TrimC63 AMGBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine451hp V8357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG28/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18215/45-20
Total Price$74,525$135,702
Adjustments for Features0-1,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,525$134,482
Total Invoice$69,490$125,282
Adjustments for Features0-1,126
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,490$124,156

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

Model Year20122015
ModelC-Classi8
TrimC63 AMGBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure collision mitigation $50
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$7,805$9,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,126

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

Model Year20122015
ModelC-Classi8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in110.2 in
Length180.7 in184.9 in
Width69.7 in76.5 in
Height54.8 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,034 lb.3,455 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in61.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.5 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.3 in51.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume11.7 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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