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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: $42,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $20,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,145

BMW i3   
Difference: $19,242

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102016
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-Classi3
TrimE350E550E63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,600 $56,300 $85,750 $42,400
Base Invoice $45,198 $52,359 $79,748 $39,690
Premium 1 Package 3,950 4,400 2,500  
Premium 2 Package 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Rear Seat Package 430 430    
Driver Assistance Package 2,900 2,900 2,900  
Obstacle detection, rear 950 950 950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720   550
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Leather seating surfaces 1,590      
Park Assistant Package       1,000
Tera World       2,500
Technology & Driver Assistance Package       2,500
Premium 1 Package 3,674 4,092 2,325  
Premium 2 Package 2,232 2,232 2,232  
Rear Seat Package 400 400    
Driver Assistance Package 2,697 2,697 2,697  
Obstacle detection, rear 884 884 884  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669   500
Rear spoiler 279 279    
Leather seating surfaces 1,479      
Park Assistant Package       910
Tera World       2,275
Technology & Driver Assistance Package       2,275
Options (change) 13,240 12,100 8,750 6,550
Options (change) 12,314 11,253 8,138 5,960
Destination 875 875 875 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 -7,500
Total Price $62,715 $69,275 $97,075 $42,445
Total Invoice $58,387 $64,487 $90,461 $39,145

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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: $17,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,607
Model Year2010201020102016
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-Classi3
TrimE350E550E63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8168hp E
TransmissionT7T7T7A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/45-17255/40-18155/70-19
Total Price$62,715$69,275$97,075$42,445
Adjustments for Features-2,830-4,530-4,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,885$64,745$92,320$42,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,860$32,435$0
Total Invoice$58,387$64,487$90,461$39,145
Adjustments for Features-2,635-4,217-4,4310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,752$60,270$86,030$39,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,518$30,278$0

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

Model Year2010201020102016
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-Classi3
TrimE350E550E63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
1-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$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 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter  $150 
Console without shifter$150$150 $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heat pump   $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure   $0
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition   $200
In-vehicle Internet   $150
iPod integration$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
S Voice support   $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Text dictation   $50
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer  $100 
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights   $1000
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
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 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 thigh support length adjuster, driver 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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,605$11,305$11,530$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,830$4,530$4,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,635-4,217-4,4310

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

Model Year20102016
ModelE-Classi3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.1 in101.2 in
Length191.7 in157.4 in
Width73.0 in69.9 in
Height57.7 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 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 E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested149064%
Total Not Requested82536%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested149057%
Total Not Requested112543%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Wood trim300Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested155053%
Total Not Requested140047%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested101560%
Total Not Requested67540%

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