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

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

Lowest Total Price: $60,750

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $74,107

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,557

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $67,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelR-Classi8
TrimR350 / R320Base
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $42,100 $135,700
Base Invoice $39,153 $125,025
Lighting Package 910  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200  
Premium III Package 11,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Heated front seats 710  
iPod integration 375  
Proximity key 1,110  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Giga World   2,000
Lighting Package 846  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046  
Premium III Package 10,462  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660  
Heated front seats 660  
iPod integration 349  
Proximity key 1,032  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Giga World   1,820
Options (change) 17,775 2,000
Options (change) 16,529 1,820
Destination 875 950
Gas Tax 0 -3,793
Total Price $60,750 $134,857
Total Invoice $56,557 $124,002

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $75,562
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,800
Model Year20082014
ModelR-Classi8
TrimR350 / R320Base
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18215/45-20
Total Price$60,750$134,857
Adjustments for Features-1,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,295$134,857
Total Invoice$56,557$124,002
Adjustments for Features-1,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,202$124,002

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

Model Year20082014
ModelR-Classi8
TrimR350 / R320Base
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure collision mitigation $50
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger $0
7 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Rear seat audio controls$25 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$11,520$10,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3550

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

Model Year20082014
ModelR-Classi8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase126.6 in110.2 in
Length203.0 in184.9 in
Width75.7 in76.5 in
Height65.4 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,830 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in61.1 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in51.5 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 ft34.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft34.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft34.7 ft3

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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Cargo net40No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested317546%
Total Not Requested376554%

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