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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: $39,945

BMW i3   
Difference: $29,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,870

BMW i3   
Difference: $27,678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015
ModelE-ClassE-Classi3
TrimE350E63 AMG SBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $59,000 $103,200 $42,400
Base Invoice $54,870 $95,976 $39,690
Premium 1 Package 3,530    
Parking Assist Package 1,290    
Lighting Package 1,500    
KEYLESS-GO Package 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720   550
Leather seating surfaces 1,620    
Park Assistant Package     1,000
Tera World     2,500
Premium 1 Package 3,283    
Parking Assist Package 1,200    
Lighting Package 1,395    
KEYLESS-GO Package 698    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670   500
Leather seating surfaces 1,507    
Park Assistant Package     910
Tera World     2,275
Options (change) 9,410 0 4,050
Options (change) 8,753 0 3,685
Destination 925 925 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $69,335 $104,125 $39,945
Total Invoice $64,548 $96,901 $36,870

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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: $21,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,617
Model Year201520152015
ModelE-ClassE-Classi3
TrimE350E63 AMG SBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine302hp V6577hp V8168hp E
TransmissionT7T7A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
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$69,335$104,125$39,945
Adjustments for Features-7,585-10,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,750$93,890$39,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,140$0
Total Invoice$64,548$96,901$36,870
Adjustments for Features-7,061-9,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,487$87,376$36,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,889$0

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

Model Year201520152015
ModelE-ClassE-Classi3
TrimE350E63 AMG SBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
1-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
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 
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
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 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 
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  
Folding third row seats$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
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 
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  
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
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 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,660$15,310$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,585$10,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,061-9,5250

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

Model Year20152015
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested100048%
Total Not Requested106552%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested75063%
Total Not Requested45037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
KEYLESS-GO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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