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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: $42,125

BMW i3   
Difference: $19,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,335

BMW i3   
Difference: $18,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420142014
Modeli35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,350 $49,500 $55,100 $56,600 $61,400 $63,900
Base Invoice $38,220 $45,720 $50,870 $52,250 $56,670 $58,970
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500          
Park Assistant Package 1,000          
Tera World 2,700          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550  
Heated front seats 350 500 500 500 500 500
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription 250 250 250 250 250 250
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Driver Assistance Package   1,800 1,800 1,800 1,900  
Premium Package   2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
LED headlights   1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Semi-automated parking system   500 500 500 500 500
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275          
Park Assistant Package 910          
Tera World 2,455          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500  
Heated front seats 320 455 455 455 455 455
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription 230 230 230 230 230 230
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Driver Assistance Package   1,640 1,640 1,640 1,730  
Premium Package   2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
LED headlights   1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Semi-automated parking system   455 455 455 455 455
Options (change) 7,350 11,200 10,100 10,100 10,200 6,250
Options (change) 6,690 10,200 9,200 9,200 9,290 5,695
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $42,125 $61,625 $66,125 $67,625 $72,525 $71,075
Total Invoice $38,335 $56,845 $60,995 $62,375 $66,885 $65,590

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,778
Model Year201420142014201420142014
Modeli35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8
TransmissionA1T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$42,125$61,625$66,125$67,625$72,525$71,075
Adjustments for Features0-5,130-5,130-5,130-5,130-4,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,125$56,495$60,995$62,495$67,395$66,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$6,000$10,900$9,800
Total Invoice$38,335$56,845$60,995$62,375$66,885$65,590
Adjustments for Features0-4,732-4,732-4,732-4,731-4,411
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,335$52,113$56,263$57,643$62,154$61,179
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,150$5,530$10,041$9,066

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201420142014201420142014
Modeli35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure collision mitigation $50$50$50$50$50
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Rearview camera$200     
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75     
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heat pump$250     
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125 
Rear wiper$175     
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0     
7.2 kW onboard charger$500     
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0     
Rear spoiler$200     
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Digital instruments$0     
Fog lights$125     
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$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$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$4,650$9,780$9,780$9,780$9,780$9,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,130$5,130$5,130$5,130$4,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,732-4,732-4,732-4,731-4,411

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20142014
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 Weight2,635 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

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
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
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested180056%
Total Not Requested140044%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

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-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested45030%
Total Not Requested105070%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

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-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested45030%
Total Not Requested105070%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

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-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested45030%
Total Not Requested105070%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

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-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested45030%
Total Not Requested105070%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

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-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested45030%
Total Not Requested105070%

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