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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,595

BMW i3   
Difference: $118,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,550

BMW i3   
Difference: $110,034

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132017
ModelS-ClassS-Classi3
TrimS600S65 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $160,300 $212,000 $44,450
Base Invoice $149,079 $197,160 $42,020
Park Assistant Package     1,000
Tera World     2,600
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700
Sunroof     1,000
Park Assistant Package     920
Tera World     2,390
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,160
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645
Sunroof     920
Options (change) 0 0 7,650
Options (change) 0 0 7,035
Destination 905 905 995
Gas Tax 2,600 2,100 -7,500
Total Price $163,805 $215,005 $45,595
Total Invoice $152,584 $200,165 $42,550

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $102,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $95,614
Model Year201320132017
ModelS-ClassS-Classi3
TrimS600S65 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine510hp V12621hp V12168hp E
TransmissionT5T5A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)1200, 151200, 15100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/35-20155/70-19
Total Price$163,805$215,005$45,595
Adjustments for Features-15,480-15,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$148,325$199,525$45,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$51,200$0
Total Invoice$152,584$200,165$42,550
Adjustments for Features-14,420-14,4120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$138,164$185,753$42,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$47,589$0

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

Model Year201320132017
ModelS-ClassS-Classi3
TrimS600S65 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
1-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Night vision$1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Pedestrian detection, night$50$50 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Massage, second row seats$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225$225 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats$150$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats$150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$22,395$22,395$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$15,480$15,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-14,420-14,4120

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

Model Year20132017
ModelS-Classi3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase124.6 in101.2 in
Length206.5 in157.4 in
Width73.7 in69.9 in
Height58.0 in62.1 in
Curb Weight4,631 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.4 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.411.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested220085%
Total Not Requested40015%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information0No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested46528%

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