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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: $44,595

BMW i3   
Difference: $34,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,630

BMW i3   
Difference: $32,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelCLSCLSi3
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $67,950 $93,550 $44,450
Base Invoice $63,194 $87,002 $42,020
Premium Package 2 4,770 4,035  
iPod integration 425 425  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120 1,120  
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200  
Tera World     2,600
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700
Sunroof     1,000
Premium Package 2 4,436 3,753  
iPod integration 395 395  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042 1,042  
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 2,046  
Tera World     2,390
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,160
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645
Sunroof     920
Options (change) 9,025 8,290 6,650
Options (change) 8,393 7,710 6,115
Destination 875 875 995
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 -7,500
Total Price $79,150 $105,315 $44,595
Total Invoice $73,762 $98,187 $41,630

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,182
Model Year200820082017
ModelCLSCLSi3
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8507hp V8168hp E
TransmissionT7T7A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13480, 13100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19155/70-19
Total Price$79,150$105,315$44,595
Adjustments for Features-3,165-4,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,985$100,450$44,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,465$0
Total Invoice$73,762$98,187$41,630
Adjustments for Features-2,950-4,5360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,812$93,651$41,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,839$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW i3

Model Year200820082017
ModelCLSCLSi3
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
1-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
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 
Metal pedals $75 
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 headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
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$10,080$11,780$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,165$4,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,950-4,5360

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW i3

Model Year20082017
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 Weight3,993 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 CLS550

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested160063%
Total Not Requested92537%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested160063%
Total Not Requested92537%

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%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information0No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested156594%

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