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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: $97,595

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $45,007

Lowest Total Invoice: $90,825

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $42,257

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelCLSi8
TrimCLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $94,900 $143,400
Base Invoice $88,257 $134,040
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Lane departure warning 850  
Giga World   2,000
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Lane departure warning 791  
Giga World   1,840
Options (change) 1,820 2,000
Options (change) 1,693 1,840
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 0 -3,793
Total Price $97,595 $142,602
Total Invoice $90,825 $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: $46,312
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,471
Model Year20122017
ModelCLSi8
TrimCLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine518hp V8357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG28/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19215/45-20
Total Price$97,595$142,602
Adjustments for Features-1,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,290$142,602
Total Invoice$90,825$133,082
Adjustments for Features-1,2140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,611$133,082

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW i8

Model Year20122017
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 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Forward collision 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 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger $0
7 kWh battery pack $0
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$8,680$7,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2140

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW i8

Model Year20122017
ModelCLSi8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.2 in110.2 in
Length194.5 in184.9 in
Width74.1 in76.5 in
Height55.8 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,277 lb.3,455 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in51.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft34.7 ft3

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