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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: $35,675

BMW i3   
Difference: $14,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,465

BMW i3   
Difference: $14,669

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelR-Classi3
TrimR350 / R320Base
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $47,650 $41,350
Base Invoice $44,315 $38,220
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650  
Heated front seats 720 350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604  
Heated front seats 670 320
Options (change) 2,090 900
Options (change) 1,944 820
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $50,615 $35,675
Total Invoice $47,134 $32,465

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,358
Model Year20092014
ModelR-Classi3
TrimR350 / R320Base
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6168hp E
TransmissionT7A1
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18155/70-19
Total Price$50,615$35,675
Adjustments for Features-3,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,060$35,675
Total Invoice$47,134$32,465
Adjustments for Features-3,3110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,823$32,465

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

Model Year20092014
ModelR-Classi3
TrimR350 / R320Base
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system $600
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Heated mirrors$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$8,130$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3110

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. BMW i3 features.

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

Model Year20092014
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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