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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,675

BMW i3   
Difference: $11,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,465

BMW i3   
Difference: $11,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062014
ModelM-ClassM-Classi3
TrimML350ML500Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $41,350
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $38,220
Lighting Package 890 890  
Trim Package 2,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 550
Navigation system 1,240 1,240  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Heated front seats 690   350
Sunroof   1,290  
Lighting Package 828 828  
Trim Package 2,046    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 500
Navigation system 1,153 1,153  
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698  
Heated front seats 642   320
Sunroof   1,200  
Options (change) 6,460 4,860 900
Options (change) 6,009 4,521 820
Destination 775 775 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $46,985 $54,135 $35,675
Total Invoice $43,752 $50,401 $32,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,874
Model Year200620062014
ModelM-ClassM-Classi3
TrimML350ML500Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6302hp V8168hp E
TransmissionT7T7A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18155/70-19
Total Price$46,985$54,135$35,675
Adjustments for Features-3,665-4,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,320$49,445$35,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,125$0
Total Invoice$43,752$50,401$32,465
Adjustments for Features-3,413-4,3670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,339$46,034$32,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,695$0

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

Model Year200620062014
ModelM-ClassM-Classi3
TrimML350ML500Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
1-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Cornering lights$50$50 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,315$8,340$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,665$4,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,413-4,3670

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

Model Year20062014
ModelM-Classi3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.7 in101.2 in
Length188.5 in157.4 in
Width75.2 in69.9 in
Height69.8 in62.1 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested127586%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

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