Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2016 BMW i3 BMW i3 2017

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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: $39,645

BMW i3   
Difference: $16,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,080

BMW i3   
Difference: $15,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162017
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)i3
TrimE400E550Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $54,200 $60,300 $44,450
Base Invoice $50,406 $56,079 $42,020
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 700
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Sunroof     1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 645
Rear spoiler 279 279  
Sunroof     920
Options (change) 1,020 1,020 1,700
Options (change) 949 949 1,565
Destination 925 925 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $56,145 $62,245 $39,645
Total Invoice $52,280 $57,953 $37,080

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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: $14,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,007
Model Year201620162017
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)i3
TrimE400E550Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine329hp V6402hp V8168hp E
TransmissionT7T7A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18155/70-19
Total Price$56,145$62,245$39,645
Adjustments for Features-2,355-2,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,790$59,490$39,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,700$0
Total Invoice$52,280$57,953$37,080
Adjustments for Features-2,193-2,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,087$55,388$37,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,301$0

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

Model Year201620162017
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)i3
TrimE400E550Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
1-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
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 seat belt presenters, front row$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
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 
33 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
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 
Wood trim$300$300 
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$9,305$9,705$6,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,355$2,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,193-2,5650

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

Model Year20162017
ModelE-Class (2-door)i3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in101.2 in
Length185.0 in157.4 in
Width70.3 in69.9 in
Height54.8 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,936 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.9 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom32.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.3 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.311.8 ft3

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