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BMW i8 vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $74,345

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $68,257

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,085

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $63,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720162016
Modeli85-Series5-Series
TrimBase550iM5
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $143,400 $66,300 $94,100
Base Invoice $134,040 $61,675 $87,250
Giga World 2,000    
Driver Assistance Plus   1,700 1,700
Executive Package   2,950 6,000
Heated front seats   500  
LED headlights   1,900  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     3,500
Wood trim     0
Rear spoiler     0
Giga World 1,840    
Driver Assistance Plus   1,545 1,545
Executive Package   2,685 5,460
Heated front seats   455  
LED headlights   1,730  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     3,185
Wood trim     0
Rear spoiler     0
Options (change) 2,000 7,050 11,200
Options (change) 1,840 6,415 10,190
Destination 995 995 995
Gas Tax -3,793 0 1,300
Total Price $142,602 $74,345 $107,595
Total Invoice $133,082 $69,085 $99,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $71,162
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,696
Model Year201720162016
Modeli85-Series5-Series
TrimBase550iM5
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine357hp I3 PiH443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT6T8S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$142,602$74,345$107,595
Adjustments for Features0-2,905-6,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$142,602$71,440$101,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,950
Total Invoice$133,082$69,085$99,735
Adjustments for Features0-2,699-5,752
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$133,082$66,386$93,983
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$27,597

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201720162016
Modeli85-Series5-Series
TrimBase550iM5
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power door closers $300$300
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
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$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 $150
DVD-compatible player $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Ceramic controls $0 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,250$7,155$10,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,905$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,699-5,752

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172016
Modeli85-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in116.9 in
Length184.9 in193.4 in
Width76.5 in73.2 in
Height50.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Power door closers300No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-900No
Total Requested10001000%
Total Not Requested-900-900%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
LED headlights500Yes
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription150Yes
Power door closers300No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested100034%
Total Not Requested192566%

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