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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: $59,595

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $73,262

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,485

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $66,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelR-Classi8
TrimR350 / R320Base
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $47,650 $135,700
Base Invoice $44,315 $125,025
Premium II Package 7,850  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650  
Heated front seats 720  
Proximity key 1,130  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Premium II Package 7,300  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604  
Heated front seats 670  
Proximity key 1,051  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Options (change) 11,070 0
Options (change) 10,295 0
Destination 875 950
Gas Tax 0 -3,793
Total Price $59,595 $132,857
Total Invoice $55,485 $122,182

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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: $72,992
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,449
Model Year20092014
ModelR-Classi8
TrimR350 / R320Base
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
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$59,595$132,857
Adjustments for Features0-270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,595$132,587
Total Invoice$55,485$122,182
Adjustments for Features0-248
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,485$121,934

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

Model Year20092014
ModelR-Classi8
TrimR350 / R320Base
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
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 
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 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic 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 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, 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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,780$11,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-248

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

Model Year20092014
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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested236551%
Total Not Requested230049%

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