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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $94,414

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG   
Difference: $48,188

Lowest Total Invoice: $87,978

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG   
Difference: $45,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelCLSi8
TrimCLS55 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $86,600 $143,400
Base Invoice $80,538 $134,040
Lighting Package 1,220  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100  
Satellite radio 699  
Navigation system 1,240  
Proximity key 1,080  
Giga World   2,000
Lighting Package 1,135  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023  
Satellite radio 650  
Navigation system 1,153  
Proximity key 1,004  
Giga World   1,840
Options (change) 5,339 2,000
Options (change) 4,965 1,840
Destination 775 995
Gas Tax 1,700 -3,793
Total Price $94,414 $142,602
Total Invoice $87,978 $133,082

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,278
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,255
Model Year20062017
ModelCLSi8
TrimCLS55 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine469hp V8357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG28/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19215/45-20
Total Price$94,414$142,602
Adjustments for Features0-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,414$141,692
Total Invoice$87,978$133,082
Adjustments for Features0-849
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$87,978$132,233

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW i8

Model Year20062017
ModelCLSi8
TrimCLS55 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
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 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,230$8,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-849

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW i8

Model Year20062017
ModelCLSi8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.4 in110.2 in
Length193.0 in184.9 in
Width73.7 in76.5 in
Height54.7 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,069 lb.3,455 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in51.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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