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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: $63,930

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $69,772

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,518

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $63,944

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelR-Classi8
TrimR350Base
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $52,690 $136,500
Base Invoice $49,002 $126,260
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Premium 2 Package 4,400  
Xenon HID headlights 985  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Heated front seats 750  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Blind spot warning system 600  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450  
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
Premium 2 Package 4,092  
Xenon HID headlights 916  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Heated front seats 698  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Blind spot warning system 558  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349  
Options (change) 10,365 0
Options (change) 9,641 0
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 0 -3,793
Total Price $63,930 $133,702
Total Invoice $59,518 $123,462

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $69,727
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,902
Model Year20122015
ModelR-Classi8
TrimR350Base
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine302hp 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)255/50-19215/45-20
Total Price$63,930$133,702
Adjustments for Features0-45
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,930$133,657
Total Invoice$59,518$123,462
Adjustments for Features0-42
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,518$123,420

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

Model Year20122015
ModelR-Classi8
TrimR350Base
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 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
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
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
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 
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 door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Total Value of Features$10,705$10,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$45
Value of Feature Adjustments0-42

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

Model Year20122015
ModelR-Classi8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase126.6 in110.2 in
Length203.1 in184.9 in
Width77.1 in76.5 in
Height65.4 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested122554%
Total Not Requested102546%

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