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

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

Lowest Total Price: $38,375

BMW i3   
Difference: $12,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,256

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R63 AMG   
Difference: $10,664

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072014
ModelR-ClassR-ClassR-Classi3
TrimR350 / R320R500R63 AMGBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $43,000 $50,500 $87,400 $41,350
Base Invoice $39,990 $46,965 $21,282 $38,220
Lighting Package 900 900 900  
Trim Package 1,750 1,750    
iPod integration 365 365 365  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700   550
Navigation system 1,650 1,650    
Obstacle detection, rear 760 760    
Heated front seats 700     350
Proximity key   1,100 1,100  
Tera World       2,700
Lighting Package 837 837 837  
Trim Package 1,628 1,628    
iPod integration 339 339 339  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 651 651   500
Navigation system 1,534 1,534    
Obstacle detection, rear 707 707    
Heated front seats 651     320
Proximity key   1,023 1,023  
Tera World       2,455
Options (change) 6,825 7,225 2,365 3,600
Options (change) 6,347 6,719 2,199 3,275
Destination 775 775 775 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $50,600 $58,500 $90,540 $38,375
Total Invoice $47,112 $54,459 $24,256 $34,920

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW i3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,829
Model Year2007200720072014
ModelR-ClassR-ClassR-Classi3
TrimR350 / R320R500R63 AMGBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6302hp V8503hp V8168hp E
TransmissionT7T7T7A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8440, 12100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18265/45-20155/70-19
Total Price$50,600$58,500$90,540$38,375
Adjustments for Features-2,265-2,515-8,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,335$55,985$82,460$38,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,650$34,125$0
Total Invoice$47,112$54,459$24,256$34,920
Adjustments for Features-2,109-2,341-2,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,003$52,118$22,091$34,920
Cost Above Minimum$22,912$30,027$0$0

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

Model Year2007200720072014
ModelR-ClassR-ClassR-Classi3
TrimR350 / R320R500R63 AMGBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
1-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125 
Power liftgate  $350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net  $40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heat pump   $250
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Rear HVAC unit  $400 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack   $0
7.2 kW onboard charger   $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Rear seat audio controls  $25 
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$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$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$7,790$8,040$13,605$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,265$2,515$8,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,109-2,341-2,1650

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

Model Year20072014
ModelR-Classi3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase126.6 in101.2 in
Length203.0 in157.4 in
Width75.7 in69.9 in
Height65.4 in62.1 in
Curb Weight4,830 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested155048%
Total Not Requested165052%

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