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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: $41,995

BMW i3   
Difference: $24,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,240

BMW i3   
Difference: $22,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelE-Classi3
TrimE350Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $56,200 $44,450
Base Invoice $52,266 $42,020
Premium 1 Package 3,500  
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 700
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,350
Sunroof   1,000
Premium 1 Package 3,255  
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 645
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,160
Sunroof   920
Options (change) 9,620 4,050
Options (change) 8,947 3,725
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $66,695 $41,995
Total Invoice $62,088 $39,240

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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: $18,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,825
Model Year20112017
ModelE-Classi3
TrimE350Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6168hp E
TransmissionT7A1
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17155/70-19
Total Price$66,695$41,995
Adjustments for Features-6,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,225$41,995
Total Invoice$62,088$39,240
Adjustments for Features-6,0230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,065$39,240

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

Model Year20112017
ModelE-Classi3
TrimE350Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Rear-facing third row seats$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,545$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,0230

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

Model Year20112017
ModelE-Classi3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.2 in101.2 in
Length192.7 in157.4 in
Width73.0 in69.9 in
Height58.9 in62.1 in
Curb Weight4,060 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
69.0 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested129064%
Total Not Requested72536%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
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 alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

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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