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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: $42,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $39,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,145

BMW i3   
Difference: $37,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142016
ModelCLSCLSCLSi3
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $72,100 $99,500 $106,500 $42,400
Base Invoice $67,053 $92,535 $99,045 $39,690
Premium 1 Package 4,150      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Folding second row seats 440      
Rear spoiler 400      
Technology & Driver Assistance Package       2,500
Tera World       2,500
Park Assistant Package       1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550
Premium 1 Package 3,860      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744  
Folding second row seats 409      
Rear spoiler 372      
Technology & Driver Assistance Package       2,275
Tera World       2,275
Park Assistant Package       910
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500
Options (change) 8,910 3,920 3,920 6,550
Options (change) 8,287 3,646 3,646 5,960
Destination 925 925 925 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $81,935 $104,345 $111,345 $42,445
Total Invoice $76,265 $97,106 $103,616 $39,145

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,437
Model Year2014201420142016
ModelCLSCLSCLSi3
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8168hp E
TransmissionT7T7T7A1
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19155/70-19
Total Price$81,935$104,345$111,345$42,445
Adjustments for Features-7,180-7,580-7,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,755$96,765$103,365$42,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,010$28,610$0
Total Invoice$76,265$97,106$103,616$39,145
Adjustments for Features-6,683-7,054-7,4260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,582$90,052$96,190$39,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,470$26,608$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW i3

Model Year2014201420142016
ModelCLSCLSCLSi3
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
1-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power trunk closer$350   
Proximity key$250  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heat pump   $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack   $0
7.2 kW onboard charger   $500
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure   $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition   $200
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
S Voice support   $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Text dictation   $50
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer $100$100 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50   
Digital instruments   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights$1000  $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150  $150
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,955$13,355$13,755$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,180$7,580$7,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,683-7,054-7,4260

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW i3

Model Year20142016
ModelCLSi3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.2 in101.2 in
Length194.5 in157.4 in
Width74.1 in69.9 in
Height55.8 in62.1 in
Curb Weight4,256 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested110049%
Total Not Requested112551%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

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 recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested139082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Wood trim300Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested255086%
Total Not Requested40014%
Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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