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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: $24,723

Lowest Total Invoice: $125,282

BMW i8   
Difference: $23,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015
ModelS-Classi8
TrimS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Base Price $139,500 $136,500
Base Invoice $129,735 $126,260
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,450  
Wood trim, expanded coverage 950  
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS 1,950  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,650  
Executive Rear Seat Package 3,500  
Rear Seat Package 3,000  
Warmth and Comfort Package 2,600  
Around view cameras 900  
Giga World   2,000
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,139  
Wood trim, expanded coverage 884  
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS 1,814  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,465  
Executive Rear Seat Package 3,255  
Rear Seat Package 2,790  
Warmth and Comfort Package 2,418  
Around view cameras 837  
Giga World   1,820
Options (change) 20,000 2,000
Options (change) 18,602 1,820
Destination 925 995
Gas Tax 0 -3,793
Total Price $160,425 $135,702
Total Invoice $149,262 $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: $11,453
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,633
Model Year20142015
ModelS-Classi8
TrimS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Engine577hp V8357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG28/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20215/45-20
Total Price$160,425$135,702
Adjustments for Features-13,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$147,155$135,702
Total Invoice$149,262$125,282
Adjustments for Features-12,3470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$136,915$125,282

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

Model Year20142015
ModelS-Classi8
TrimS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row$50 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row$50 
Blind spot warning system $200
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure collision mitigation $50
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Second-row high console$250 
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
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Foldaway tray tables, second row$150 
Heated front row armrests$100 
Heated second row armrests$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Massage, second row seats$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Metal pedals$75 
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 footrest, right rear seat$250 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power legrest, right second row seat$500 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats$150 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$19,020$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,3470

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

Model Year20142015
ModelS-Classi8
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase124.6 in110.2 in
Length206.5 in184.9 in
Width74.8 in76.5 in
Height58.7 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,806 lb.3,455 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in61.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in51.5 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1475100%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seatbelt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1375100%

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