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BMW 3-Series vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $79,045

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $60,857

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,335

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $55,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
Model3-Seriesi8
TrimM3Base
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $63,500 $140,700
Base Invoice $59,100 $130,125
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,650  
Executive Package 3,500  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700  
Enhanced USB and Smartphone Integration 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
LED headlights 1,900  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Giga World   2,000
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,410  
Executive Package 3,185  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,545  
Enhanced USB and Smartphone Integration 320  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
LED headlights 1,730  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Giga World   1,820
Options (change) 14,550 2,000
Options (change) 13,240 1,820
Destination 995 995
Gas Tax 0 -3,793
Total Price $79,045 $139,902
Total Invoice $73,335 $129,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $63,537
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,298
Model Year20162016
Model3-Seriesi8
TrimM3Base
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine425hp I6357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG28/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18215/45-20
Total Price$79,045$139,902
Adjustments for Features-2,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,365$139,902
Total Invoice$73,335$129,147
Adjustments for Features-2,4860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,849$129,147

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW i8

Model Year20162016
Model3-Seriesi8
TrimM3Base
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger $0
7 kWh battery pack $0
Mid-engine configuration $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD player$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
DVD-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$6,030$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4860

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW i8

Model Year20162016
Model3-Seriesi8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in110.2 in
Length182.5 in184.9 in
Width71.3 in76.5 in
Height56.3 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,595 lb.3,455 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in51.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced USB and Smartphone Integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Text dictation50Yes
Smartphone integration0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

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