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

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

Lowest Total Price: $48,235

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $85,467

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,915

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $78,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015
ModelM-ClassM-Classi8
TrimML350ML500Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $136,500
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $126,260
Lighting Package 890 890  
Trim Package 2,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Satellite radio 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690  
Navigation system 1,240 1,240  
Heated front seats 690    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 750 750  
Sunroof   1,290  
Proximity key   1,080  
Lighting Package 828 828  
Trim Package 2,046    
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698  
Satellite radio 465 465  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642  
Navigation system 1,153 1,153  
Heated front seats 642    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 698 698  
Sunroof   1,200  
Proximity key   1,004  
Options (change) 7,710 7,190 0
Options (change) 7,172 6,688 0
Destination 775 775 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,793
Total Price $48,235 $56,465 $133,702
Total Invoice $44,915 $52,568 $123,462

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $81,592
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,969
Model Year200620062015
ModelM-ClassM-Classi8
TrimML350ML500Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6302hp V8357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18215/45-20
Total Price$48,235$56,465$133,702
Adjustments for Features0-1,275-3,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,235$55,190$129,827
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,955$0
Total Invoice$44,915$52,568$123,462
Adjustments for Features0-1,187-3,578
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,915$51,381$119,884
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,466$0

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

Model Year200620062015
ModelM-ClassM-Classi8
TrimML350ML500Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure collision mitigation  $50
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0
7 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription  $150
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
S Voice support  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
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 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$6,765$8,040$10,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,275$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,187-3,578

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

Model Year20062015
ModelM-Classi8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase114.7 in110.2 in
Length188.5 in184.9 in
Width75.2 in76.5 in
Height69.8 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in51.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft34.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Total Requested65044%
Total Not Requested82556%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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