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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: $38,755

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $190

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,845

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132015
Model1-Series1-Series1-Seriesi3
Trim128i135i135isBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $43,250 $42,400
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $39,970 $39,690
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Technology Package 2,350 2,350 2,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 380 380 380  
Wood trim 500      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450      
Premium Package   2,400 2,400  
Tera World       2,500
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Technology Package 2,140 2,140 2,140  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 345 345 345  
Wood trim 455      
Leather seating surfaces 1,320      
Premium Package   2,185 2,185  
Tera World       2,275
Options (change) 6,630 6,180 6,180 3,050
Options (change) 6,035 5,625 5,625 2,775
Destination 925 925 925 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $38,755 $46,405 $50,355 $38,945
Total Invoice $35,845 $42,885 $46,520 $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: $3,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,588
Model Year2013201320132015
Model1-Series1-Series1-Seriesi3
Trim128i135i135isBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6168hp E
TransmissionM6M6M6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18155/70-19
Total Price$38,755$46,405$50,355$38,945
Adjustments for Features0-3,530-3,705-4,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,755$42,875$46,650$34,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,120$7,895$0
Total Invoice$35,845$42,885$46,520$35,960
Adjustments for Features0-3,262-3,423-3,703
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,845$39,623$43,097$32,257
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,778$7,252$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. BMW i3

Model Year2013201320132015
Model1-Series1-Series1-Seriesi3
Trim128i135i135isBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
1-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heat pump   $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack   $0
7.2 kW onboard charger   $500
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure   $0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0$0 
Sunroof $900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Digital instruments   $0
Headlight washers $50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals  $75 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,340$5,870$6,045$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,530$3,705$4,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,262-3,423-3,703

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. BMW i3

Model Year20132015
Model1-Seriesi3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in101.2 in
Length172.2 in157.4 in
Width68.8 in69.9 in
Height56.0 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,209 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95085%
Total Not Requested16515%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested188090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95085%
Total Not Requested16515%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested188090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95085%
Total Not Requested16515%

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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