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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: $45,595

BMW i3   
Difference: $18,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,550

BMW i3   
Difference: $16,818

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142017
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-Classi3
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $47,790 $59,450 $97,250 $44,450
Base Invoice $44,445 $55,289 $90,443 $42,020
Premium 1 Package 3,920 3,920    
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
designo Package 4,600      
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 1,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720   700
Proximity key 650 650    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620    
Park Assistant Package       1,000
Tera World       2,600
Technology & Driver Assistance Package       2,350
Sunroof       1,000
Premium 1 Package 3,646 3,646    
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
designo Package 4,278      
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,744 1,814  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670   645
Proximity key 605 605    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507    
Park Assistant Package       920
Tera World       2,390
Technology & Driver Assistance Package       2,160
Sunroof       920
Options (change) 15,050 12,070 1,950 7,650
Options (change) 13,998 11,367 1,814 7,035
Destination 925 925 925 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $63,765 $72,445 $100,125 $45,595
Total Invoice $59,368 $67,581 $93,182 $42,550

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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: $13,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,805
Model Year2014201420142017
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-Classi3
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8168hp E
TransmissionT7T7T7A1
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20155/70-19
Total Price$63,765$72,445$100,125$45,595
Adjustments for Features-4,310-4,760-9,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,455$67,685$90,615$45,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,230$31,160$0
Total Invoice$59,368$67,581$93,182$42,550
Adjustments for Features-4,013-4,440-8,8510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,355$63,141$84,331$42,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,786$28,976$0

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

Model Year2014201420142017
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-Classi3
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
1-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heat pump   $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack   $0
7.2 kW onboard charger   $500
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards $350  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition   $200
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
S Voice support   $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Text dictation   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer  $100 
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
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
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650   
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,285$10,735$15,485$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,310$4,760$9,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,013-4,440-8,8510

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

Model Year20142017
ModelM-Classi3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.8 in101.2 in
Length189.1 in157.4 in
Width75.2 in69.9 in
Height70.7 in62.1 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested161578%
Total Not Requested45022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested190068%
Total Not Requested90032%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested161578%
Total Not Requested45022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

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%
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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