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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: $36,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $21,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,685

BMW i3   
Difference: $19,834

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelR-Classi3
TrimR350Base
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,690 $42,400
Base Invoice $49,002 $39,690
Xenon HID headlights 985  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Heated front seats 750  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Xenon HID headlights 916  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Heated front seats 698  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
Options (change) 3,915 550
Options (change) 3,642 500
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $57,480 $36,445
Total Invoice $53,519 $33,685

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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: $16,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,649
Model Year20122015
ModelR-Classi3
TrimR350Base
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine302hp V6168hp E
TransmissionT7A1
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19155/70-19
Total Price$57,480$36,445
Adjustments for Features-4,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,985$36,445
Total Invoice$53,519$33,685
Adjustments for Features-4,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,334$33,685

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

Model Year20122015
ModelR-Classi3
TrimR350Base
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, front$150 
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
DC quick-charging capability $750
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 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
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 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,295$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1850

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

Model Year20122015
ModelR-Classi3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase126.6 in101.2 in
Length203.1 in157.4 in
Width77.1 in69.9 in
Height65.4 in62.1 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft311.8 ft3

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