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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: $103,115

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $39,487

Lowest Total Invoice: $96,141

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $36,941

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelCLSi8
TrimCLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $93,550 $143,400
Base Invoice $87,002 $134,040
Premium Package 2 4,035  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120  
iPod integration 425  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Giga World   2,000
Premium Package 2 3,753  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042  
iPod integration 395  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Giga World   1,840
Options (change) 6,090 2,000
Options (change) 5,664 1,840
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 2,600 -3,793
Total Price $103,115 $142,602
Total Invoice $96,141 $133,082

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,452
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,773
Model Year20082017
ModelCLSi8
TrimCLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine507hp V8357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG28/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19215/45-20
Total Price$103,115$142,602
Adjustments for Features-1,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,150$142,602
Total Invoice$96,141$133,082
Adjustments for Features-1,8320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$94,309$133,082

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW i8

Model Year20082017
ModelCLSi8
TrimCLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
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 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
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 headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
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$10,205$8,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8320

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW i8

Model Year20082017
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 CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested145057%
Total Not Requested107543%

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