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BMW i3 vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,595

BMW i3   
Difference: $30,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,550

BMW i3   
Difference: $28,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
Modeli35-Series
TrimBase550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,450 $66,300
Base Invoice $42,020 $61,675
Tera World 2,600  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,350  
Park Assistant Package 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Sunroof 1,000  
Driver Assistance Plus   1,700
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Executive Package   2,950
Heated front seats   500
Semi-automated parking system   500
LED headlights   1,900
Tera World 2,390  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,160  
Park Assistant Package 920  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Sunroof 920  
Driver Assistance Plus   1,545
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,095
Executive Package   2,685
Heated front seats   455
Semi-automated parking system   455
LED headlights   1,730
Options (change) 7,650 8,750
Options (change) 7,035 7,965
Destination 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $45,595 $76,045
Total Invoice $42,550 $70,635

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,461
Model Year20172016
Modeli35-Series
TrimBase550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E443hp V8
TransmissionA1T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19245/45-18
Total Price$45,595$76,045
Adjustments for Features0-6,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,595$69,990
Total Invoice$42,550$70,635
Adjustments for Features0-5,624
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,550$65,011

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172016
Modeli35-Series
TrimBase550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power door closers $300
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
Automatic start / stop $150
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Ceramic controls $0
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
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 upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,475$9,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,624

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172016
Modeli35-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in116.9 in
Length157.4 in193.4 in
Width69.9 in73.2 in
Height62.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,962 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

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 dictation50Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Total Requested1690100%
Total Not Requested00%
Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested45031%
Total Not Requested100069%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Power door closers300No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

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