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

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,945

BMW i3   
Difference: $19,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,960

BMW i3   
Difference: $17,988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062016
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-Classi3
TrimE350 / E320E500E55Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,300 $62,000 $82,600 $42,400
Base Invoice $48,639 $57,660 $76,818 $39,690
Lighting Package 990 990 990  
Satellite radio 500 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690     550
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925  
Heated front seats 690 690    
Proximity key 1,080 1,080 1,080  
Tera World       2,500
Lighting Package 921 921 921  
Satellite radio 465 465 465  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642     500
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860  
Heated front seats 642 642    
Proximity key 1,004 1,004 1,004  
Tera World       2,275
Options (change) 4,875 4,185 3,495 3,050
Options (change) 4,534 3,892 3,250 2,775
Destination 775 775 775 995
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,700 -7,500
Total Price $57,950 $68,260 $88,570 $38,945
Total Invoice $53,948 $63,627 $82,543 $35,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,853
Model Year2006200620062016
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-Classi3
TrimE350 / E320E500E55Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6302hp V8469hp V8168hp E
TransmissionT7T5T5A1
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10420, 12100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16245/45-17245/40-18155/70-19
Total Price$57,950$68,260$88,570$38,945
Adjustments for Features-145-3,070-2,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,805$65,190$86,175$38,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,385$28,370$0
Total Invoice$53,948$63,627$82,543$35,960
Adjustments for Features-135-2,862-2,2320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,813$60,765$80,311$35,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,952$26,498$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW i3

Model Year2006200620062016
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-Classi3
TrimE350 / E320E500E55Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000 
1-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50 
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
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 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heat pump   $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack   $0
7.2 kW onboard charger   $500
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Carbon fiber body structure   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio   $50
Navigation system   $600
Surround sound  $250 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Digital instruments   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights   $1000
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
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$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Rear-facing third row seats$0$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,820$9,745$9,070$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$145$3,070$2,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-135-2,862-2,2320

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW i3

Model Year20062016
ModelE-Classi3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.4 in101.2 in
Length190.9 in157.4 in
Width71.7 in69.9 in
Height58.3 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,991 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.9 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
175/60R19 tires200No
155/70R19 tires200No
Total Requested155053%
Total Not Requested140047%

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