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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,875

BMW i3   
Difference: $20,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,105

BMW i3   
Difference: $20,291

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)i3
TrimE350E550Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $49,800 $56,590 $41,350
Base Invoice $46,314 $52,629 $38,220
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,000  
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,450  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660  
Park Assistant Package     1,000
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,500
Tera World     2,700
Heated front seats     350
Premium 1 Package 3,720 3,720  
Premium 2 Package 2,279 2,279  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 500
Rear spoiler 279 279  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614  
Park Assistant Package     910
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,275
Tera World     2,455
Heated front seats     320
Options (change) 12,050 12,050 7,100
Options (change) 11,207 11,207 6,460
Destination 875 875 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $62,725 $69,515 $41,875
Total Invoice $58,396 $64,711 $38,105

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,423
Model Year201220122014
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)i3
TrimE350E550Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine302hp V6402hp V8168hp E
TransmissionT7T7A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18155/70-19
Total Price$62,725$69,515$41,875
Adjustments for Features-4,155-4,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,570$64,960$41,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,390$0
Total Invoice$58,396$64,711$38,105
Adjustments for Features-3,868-4,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,528$60,471$38,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,943$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. BMW i3

Model Year201220122014
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)i3
TrimE350E550Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
1-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Second-row low console$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights$50$50 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,155$10,555$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,155$4,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,868-4,2400

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. BMW i3

Model Year20122014
ModelE-Class (2-door)i3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in101.2 in
Length185.0 in157.4 in
Width70.3 in69.9 in
Height55.0 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,620 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.9 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.911.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested149064%
Total Not Requested82536%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested149064%
Total Not Requested82536%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested101560%
Total Not Requested67540%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested155048%
Total Not Requested165052%

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