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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: $43,245

BMW i3   
Difference: $57,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,390

BMW i3   
Difference: $53,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142017
ModelS-ClassS-Classi3
TrimS550S63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $92,900 $139,500 $44,450
Base Invoice $86,397 $129,735 $42,020
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,450 4,450  
Wood trim, expanded coverage 950 950  
Power rear seats 1,515 1,515  
Park Assistant Package     1,000
Tera World     2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700
Sunroof     1,000
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,139 4,139  
Wood trim, expanded coverage 884 884  
Power rear seats 1,409 1,409  
Park Assistant Package     920
Tera World     2,390
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645
Sunroof     920
Options (change) 6,915 6,915 5,300
Options (change) 6,432 6,432 4,875
Destination 925 925 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $100,740 $147,340 $43,245
Total Invoice $93,754 $137,092 $40,390

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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: $49,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,305
Model Year201420142017
ModelS-ClassS-Classi3
TrimS550S63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine449hp V8577hp V8168hp E
TransmissionT7T7A1
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-20155/70-19
Total Price$100,740$147,340$43,245
Adjustments for Features-7,585-11,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,155$135,580$43,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$42,425$0
Total Invoice$93,754$137,092$40,390
Adjustments for Features-7,059-10,9420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,695$126,150$40,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$39,455$0

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

Model Year201420142017
ModelS-ClassS-Classi3
TrimS550S63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
1-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Power door closers$300$300 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$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$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Front splitter spoiler $200 
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$0 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
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 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats  $300
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 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
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 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 
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,785$17,960$6,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,585$11,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,059-10,9420

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

Model Year20142017
ModelS-Classi3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase124.6 in101.2 in
Length206.5 in157.4 in
Width74.8 in69.9 in
Height58.7 in62.1 in
Curb Weight4,730 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested220085%
Total Not Requested40015%

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