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BMW 1-Series vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,760

BMW 1-Series M Coupe   
Difference: $81,942

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,665

BMW 1-Series M Coupe   
Difference: $75,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
Model1-Seriesi8
TrimM CoupeBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $46,135 $136,500
Base Invoice $42,645 $126,260
Convenience Package 2,700  
Premium Package 2,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
App support 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Giga World   2,000
Convenience Package 2,455  
Premium Package 2,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
App support 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Giga World   1,820
Options (change) 6,750 2,000
Options (change) 6,145 1,820
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 0 -3,793
Total Price $53,760 $135,702
Total Invoice $49,665 $125,282

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series M Coupe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $76,472
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,567
Model Year20112015
Model1-Seriesi8
TrimM CoupeBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine335hp I6357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG28/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19215/45-20
Total Price$53,760$135,702
Adjustments for Features0-5,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,760$130,232
Total Invoice$49,665$125,282
Adjustments for Features0-5,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,665$120,232

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. BMW i8

Model Year20112015
Model1-Seriesi8
TrimM CoupeBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure collision mitigation $50
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger $0
7 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound $250
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede trim$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,130$9,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,050

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. BMW i8

Model Year20112015
Model1-Seriesi8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.7 in110.2 in
Length171.7 in184.9 in
Width68.8 in76.5 in
Height56.0 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,362 lb.3,455 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in61.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in51.5 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series M Coupe

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested124093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested190581%
Total Not Requested45019%

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