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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: $55,302

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,550

BMW i3   
Difference: $51,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Classi3
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65Base
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $96,600 $96,600 $144,700 $170,750 $226,900 $44,450
Base Invoice $89,838 $89,838 $134,571 $158,798 $211,017 $42,020
Rear spoiler 500 500   500    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,450 4,450 4,450      
Wood trim, expanded coverage 950 950 950      
Power rear seats 1,515 1,515 1,515      
Park Assistant Package           1,000
Tera World           2,600
Technology & Driver Assistance Package           2,350
Sunroof           1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)           700
Rear spoiler 465 465   465    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,139 4,139 4,139      
Wood trim, expanded coverage 884 884 884      
Power rear seats 1,409 1,409 1,409      
Park Assistant Package           920
Tera World           2,390
Technology & Driver Assistance Package           2,160
Sunroof           920
Metallic paint (extra cost)           645
Options (change) 7,415 7,415 6,915 500 0 7,650
Options (change) 6,897 6,897 6,432 465 0 7,035
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 995
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100 -7,500
Total Price $104,940 $100,897 $152,540 $173,875 $229,925 $45,595
Total Invoice $97,660 $93,617 $141,928 $161,888 $214,042 $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: $47,872
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,173
Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Classi3
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65Base
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12168hp E
TransmissionT9T7T7T7T7A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 241940, 24100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20155/70-19
Total Price$104,940$100,897$152,540$173,875$229,925$45,595
Adjustments for Features-7,305-7,430-11,730-22,730-22,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,635$93,467$140,810$151,145$206,945$45,595
Cost Above Minimum$4,168$0$47,343$57,678$113,478$0
Total Invoice$97,660$93,617$141,928$161,888$214,042$42,550
Adjustments for Features-6,798-6,894-10,914-21,163-21,3930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,862$86,723$131,014$140,725$192,649$42,550
Cost Above Minimum$4,139$0$44,291$54,002$105,926$0

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

Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Classi3
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65Base
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200 
1-speed automatic     $800
RWD$0$0 $0$0$0
AWD  $1700   
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150   
Eco accelerator $100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night   $50$50 
Around view cameras   $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row   $50$50 
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200$200 
Lane keeping assist   $400$400 
Night vision   $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover     $75
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200$200 
Heat pump     $250
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50$50 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125 
Rear wiper     $175
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack     $0
7.2 kW onboard charger     $500
9 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability     $750
Dual-mode exhaust  $250 $250 
Radar-based brake regeneration $200    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure     $0
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0 
Front splitter spoiler  $200 $200 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0    
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200 $200
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25$25 
S Voice support     $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support     $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Text dictation     $50
Voice control for external devices     $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Chronometer  $100 $100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments     $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row   $450$450 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200 
Folding second row seats     $300
Heated front row armrests   $100$100 
Heated second row armrests   $100$100 
Heated second row seats   $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats   $150$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225$225 
Power footrest, right rear seat   $250$250 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power legrest, right second row seat   $500$500 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150$150 
Rapid-heating front seats  $0$0$0 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500$5500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$14,980$15,105$19,405$30,405$30,655$7,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,305$7,430$11,730$22,730$22,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,798-6,894-10,914-21,163-21,3930

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

Model Year20172017
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 Weight4,664 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 Headroom37.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom43.1 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 thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e

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 thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

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 thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

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%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested164097%
Total Not Requested503%

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