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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: $70,640

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400   
Difference: $71,962

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,761

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400   
Difference: $67,321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelCLSCLSCLSi8
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $67,550 $74,850 $108,900 $143,400
Base Invoice $62,822 $69,611 $101,277 $134,040
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290    
Lane departure warning 875 875 875  
Around view cameras     800  
Giga World       2,000
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200    
Lane departure warning 814 814 814  
Around view cameras     744  
Giga World       1,840
Options (change) 2,165 2,165 1,675 2,000
Options (change) 2,014 2,014 1,558 1,840
Destination 925 925 925 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -3,793
Total Price $70,640 $77,940 $111,500 $142,602
Total Invoice $65,761 $72,550 $103,760 $133,082

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $71,877
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,242
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelCLSCLSCLSi8
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionT9T9T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 14610, 14360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19215/45-20
Total Price$70,640$77,940$111,500$142,602
Adjustments for Features0-2,340-6,115-85
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,640$75,600$105,385$142,517
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,960$34,745$0
Total Invoice$65,761$72,550$103,760$133,082
Adjustments for Features0-2,178-5,691-79
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,761$70,372$98,069$133,003
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,611$32,308$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW i8

Model Year2017201720172017
ModelCLSCLSCLSi8
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger   $0
7 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Mid-engine configuration   $0
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure   $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100 
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription   $150
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition   $200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0 
S Voice support   $0
Satellite radio $200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Text dictation   $50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice recorder   $0
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 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
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 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
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 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,655$8,995$12,770$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,340$6,115$85
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,178-5,691-79

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW i8

Model Year20172017
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 Weight4,035 lb.3,456 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

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