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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $135,702

BMW i8   
Difference: $50,398

Lowest Total Invoice: $125,282

BMW i8   
Difference: $48,027

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072015
ModelS-Classi8
TrimS65 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Base Price $181,500 $136,500
Base Invoice $168,795 $126,260
Drive Dynamic Rear Seats 800  
iPod integration 425  
Giga World   2,000
Drive Dynamic Rear Seats 744  
iPod integration 395  
Giga World   1,820
Options (change) 1,225 2,000
Options (change) 1,139 1,820
Destination 775 995
Gas Tax 2,600 -3,793
Total Price $186,100 $135,702
Total Invoice $173,309 $125,282

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,743
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,898
Model Year20072015
ModelS-Classi8
TrimS65 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Engine604hp V12357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG28/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20215/45-20
Total Price$186,100$135,702
Adjustments for Features-7,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$178,445$135,702
Total Invoice$173,309$125,282
Adjustments for Features-7,1290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$166,180$125,282

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

Model Year20072015
ModelS-Classi8
TrimS65 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power door closers$300 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Night vision$1750 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Wiper de-icer$25 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
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 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row$450 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Massage, second row seats$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$16,395$8,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,1290

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

Model Year20072015
ModelS-Classi8
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase124.6 in110.2 in
Length205.0 in184.9 in
Width73.7 in76.5 in
Height58.0 in50.8 in
Curb Weight5,035 lb.3,455 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in61.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in51.5 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG

Drive Dynamic Rear Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested50038%
Total Not Requested82562%

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