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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: $43,245

BMW i3   
Difference: $29,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,390

BMW i3   
Difference: $27,477

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelCLSCLSCLSi3
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $67,550 $74,850 $108,900 $44,450
Base Invoice $62,822 $69,611 $101,277 $42,020
Night Package 300 300    
Alloy wheels, optional design 500 500    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900      
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290    
Folding second row seats 440 440    
Park Assistant Package       1,000
Tera World       2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)       700
Sunroof       1,000
Night Package 279 279    
Alloy wheels, optional design 465 465    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767      
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200    
Folding second row seats 409 409    
Park Assistant Package       920
Tera World       2,390
Metallic paint (extra cost)       645
Sunroof       920
Options (change) 4,430 2,530 0 5,300
Options (change) 4,120 2,353 0 4,875
Destination 925 925 925 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $72,905 $78,305 $109,825 $43,245
Total Invoice $67,867 $72,889 $102,202 $40,390

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,818
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelCLSCLSCLSi3
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8168hp E
TransmissionT9T9T7A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 14610, 14100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19155/70-19
Total Price$72,905$78,305$109,825$43,245
Adjustments for Features-5,005-5,845-8,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,900$72,460$101,280$43,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,560$33,380$0
Total Invoice$67,867$72,889$102,202$40,390
Adjustments for Features-4,659-5,441-7,9520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,208$67,448$94,250$40,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,240$31,042$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW i3

Model Year2017201720172017
ModelCLSCLSCLSi3
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
1-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power  $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 
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $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 
33 kWh battery pack   $0
7.2 kW onboard charger   $500
Automatic start / stop  $150 
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0  
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure   $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100 
App support $0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150 
Media drive $15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0 
Satellite radio $200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer  $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, configurable$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
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$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 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,505$10,345$13,045$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,005$5,845$8,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,659-5,441-7,9520

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW i3

Model Year20172017
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 Weight4,035 lb.2,962 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 CLS400

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested75063%
Total Not Requested45037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested75063%
Total Not Requested45037%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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