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BMW 1-Series vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,945

BMW i3   
Difference: $325

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,960

BMW i3   
Difference: $310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
Model1-Series1-Seriesi3
Trim128i135iBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,600 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $26,490 $32,290 $39,690
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Premium Package 3,700 3,400  
iPod integration 400 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Heated front seats 500 500  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350  
HD radio 350 350  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595  
Proximity key 500 500  
Tera World     2,500
Xenon HID headlights 730    
Premium Package 3,365 3,095  
iPod integration 365 365  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500
Heated front seats 455 455  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320  
HD radio 315 315  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540  
Proximity key 455 455  
Tera World     2,275
Options (change) 9,845 8,745 3,050
Options (change) 8,955 7,955 2,775
Destination 825 825 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $39,270 $44,470 $38,945
Total Invoice $36,270 $41,070 $35,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,067
Model Year200820082016
Model1-Series1-Seriesi3
Trim128i135iBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine230hp I6300hp I6168hp E
TransmissionM6M6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18155/70-19
Total Price$39,270$44,470$38,945
Adjustments for Features0-250-820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,270$44,220$38,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$0
Total Invoice$36,270$41,070$35,960
Adjustments for Features0-231-757
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,270$40,839$35,203
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,569$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. BMW i3

Model Year200820082016
Model1-Series1-Seriesi3
Trim128i135iBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
1-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Digital instruments  $0
Headlight washers $50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,280$4,530$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-757

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. BMW i3

Model Year20082016
Model1-Seriesi3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in101.2 in
Length171.7 in157.4 in
Width68.8 in69.9 in
Height56.0 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.011.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested198059%
Total Not Requested140041%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested168055%
Total Not Requested140045%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested155053%
Total Not Requested140047%

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