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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $70,105

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550   
Difference: $65,597

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,260

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550   
Difference: $60,022

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122015
ModelE-ClassE-Classi8
TrimE550E63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $59,790 $88,900 $136,500
Base Invoice $55,605 $82,677 $126,260
Premium 1 Package 4,450 2,550  
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,450  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Lane departure warning 850 850  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Giga World     2,000
Premium 1 Package 4,139 2,372  
Premium 2 Package 2,279 2,279  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Lane departure warning 791 791  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669    
Giga World     1,820
Options (change) 9,440 6,820 2,000
Options (change) 8,780 6,344 1,820
Destination 875 875 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,793
Total Price $70,105 $96,595 $135,702
Total Invoice $65,260 $89,896 $125,282

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $66,052
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,446
Model Year201220122015
ModelE-ClassE-Classi8
TrimE550E63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine402hp V8518hp V8357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19215/45-20
Total Price$70,105$96,595$135,702
Adjustments for Features-455-1,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,650$95,465$135,702
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,815$0
Total Invoice$65,260$89,896$125,282
Adjustments for Features-424-1,0520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,836$88,844$125,282
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,008$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW i8

Model Year201220122015
ModelE-ClassE-Classi8
TrimE550E63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700 $1700
RWD $0 
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
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, low-speed  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure collision mitigation  $50
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0
7 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription  $150
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
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
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
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$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats $300 
Massage, driver seat $100 
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$9,955$10,630$9,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$455$1,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-424-1,0520

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW i8

Model Year20122015
ModelE-Classi8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.1 in110.2 in
Length191.7 in184.9 in
Width73.0 in76.5 in
Height57.7 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in61.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in51.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested174067%
Total Not Requested87533%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested94061%
Total Not Requested60039%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

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