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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: $43,245

BMW i3   
Difference: $33,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,390

BMW i3   
Difference: $30,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelE-Classi3
TrimE400Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $62,300 $44,450
Base Invoice $57,939 $42,020
designo Edition 4,900  
Premium 2 Package 7,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 700
Park Assistant Package   1,000
Tera World   2,600
Sunroof   1,000
designo Edition 4,557  
Premium 2 Package 7,068  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 645
Park Assistant Package   920
Tera World   2,390
Sunroof   920
Options (change) 13,220 5,300
Options (change) 12,295 4,875
Destination 925 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $76,445 $43,245
Total Invoice $71,159 $40,390

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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: $22,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,056
Model Year20172017
ModelE-Classi3
TrimE400Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine329hp V6168hp E
TransmissionT9A1
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18155/70-19
Total Price$76,445$43,245
Adjustments for Features-10,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,010$43,245
Total Invoice$71,159$40,390
Adjustments for Features-9,7130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,446$40,390

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

Model Year20172017
ModelE-Classi3
TrimE400Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
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 warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Fragrance atomizer$200 
Heat pump $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
Automatic start / stop$150 
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Rapid-heating front seats$0 
Rear-facing third row seats$0 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$14,235$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,7130

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW i3 features.

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

Model Year20172017
ModelE-Classi3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase115.7 in101.2 in
Length194.2 in157.4 in
Width73.7 in69.9 in
Height57.7 in62.1 in
Curb Weight4,300 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.0 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		64.3 ft311.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW i3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested160064%
Total Not Requested90036%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested185040%
Total Not Requested282560%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested220085%
Total Not Requested40015%

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