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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: $41,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $28,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,235

BMW i3   
Difference: $26,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132015
ModelE-ClassE-Classi3
TrimE350E63 AMGBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $57,700 $92,400 $42,400
Base Invoice $53,661 $85,932 $39,690
Premium 1 Package 3,500    
Premium 2 Package 2,450    
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720   550
Leather seating surfaces 1,620    
Tera World     2,500
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,500
Premium 1 Package 3,255    
Premium 2 Package 2,279    
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669   500
Leather seating surfaces 1,507    
Tera World     2,275
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,275
Options (change) 11,240 2,950 5,550
Options (change) 10,454 2,744 5,050
Destination 905 905 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $69,845 $96,255 $41,445
Total Invoice $65,020 $89,581 $38,235

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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: $21,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,483
Model Year201320132015
ModelE-ClassE-Classi3
TrimE350E63 AMGBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine302hp V6518hp V8168hp E
TransmissionT7T7A1
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17255/35-19155/70-19
Total Price$69,845$96,255$41,445
Adjustments for Features-6,770-7,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,075$88,960$41,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,885$0
Total Invoice$65,020$89,581$38,235
Adjustments for Features-6,302-6,7890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,718$82,792$38,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,074$0

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

Model Year201320132015
ModelE-ClassE-Classi3
TrimE350E63 AMGBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
1-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
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 
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
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Console with shifter $150 
Console without shifter$150 $150
Roof rails$250$250 
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 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
Automatic start / stop $150 
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition  $200
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Text dictation  $50
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Compass$0$0 
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 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Rear-facing third row seats$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,770$13,295$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,770$7,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,302-6,7890

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

Model Year20132015
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.2,635 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
57.4 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Total Requested144067%
Total Not Requested72533%
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, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

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, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
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 information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested139082%
Total Not Requested30018%

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