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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,245

BMW i3   
Difference: $30,759

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,470

BMW i3   
Difference: $28,569

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017
ModelCLSCLSi3
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $44,450
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $42,020
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220  
Satellite radio 699 699  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100  
Heated front seats 690    
Proximity key 1,080 1,080  
Navigation system 1,240 1,240  
Tera World     2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700
Sunroof     1,000
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135  
Satellite radio 650 650  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023  
Heated front seats 642    
Proximity key 1,004 1,004  
Navigation system 1,153 1,153  
Tera World     2,390
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645
Sunroof     920
Options (change) 6,029 5,339 4,300
Options (change) 5,607 4,965 3,955
Destination 775 775 995
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 -7,500
Total Price $73,004 $94,414 $42,245
Total Invoice $68,039 $87,978 $39,470

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,754
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,700
Model Year200620062017
ModelCLSCLSi3
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine302hp V8469hp V8168hp E
TransmissionT7T5A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19155/70-19
Total Price$73,004$94,414$42,245
Adjustments for Features-2,005-2,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,999$91,459$42,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,460$0
Total Invoice$68,039$87,978$39,470
Adjustments for Features-1,869-2,7540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,170$85,224$39,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,054$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW i3

Model Year200620062017
ModelCLSCLSi3
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
1-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,005$7,955$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,005$2,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,869-2,7540

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW i3

Model Year20062017
ModelCLSi3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.4 in101.2 in
Length193.0 in157.4 in
Width73.7 in69.9 in
Height54.7 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.811.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested220085%
Total Not Requested40015%

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