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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: $47,725

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $94,877

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,105

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $88,977

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
Model1-Seriesi8
Trim135iBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,300 $143,400
Base Invoice $36,335 $134,040
Navigation system 2,150  
Premium Package 1,750  
7-speed automated manual 450  
BMW Assist 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 380  
Heated front seats 500  
App support 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Proximity key 500  
Giga World   2,000
Navigation system 1,955  
Premium Package 1,595  
7-speed automated manual 430  
BMW Assist 590  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 345  
Heated front seats 455  
App support 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Proximity key 455  
Giga World   1,840
Options (change) 7,530 2,000
Options (change) 6,875 1,840
Destination 895 995
Gas Tax 0 -3,793
Total Price $47,725 $142,602
Total Invoice $44,105 $133,082

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $90,557
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $84,945
Model Year20122017
Model1-Seriesi8
Trim135iBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp I6357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG28/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18215/45-20
Total Price$47,725$142,602
Adjustments for Features0-4,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,725$138,282
Total Invoice$44,105$133,082
Adjustments for Features0-4,032
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,105$129,050

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. BMW i8

Model Year20122017
Model1-Seriesi8
Trim135iBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
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 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
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 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
DVD-compatible player$0 
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$5,330$9,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,032

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. BMW i8

Model Year20122017
Model1-Seriesi8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.7 in110.2 in
Length172.2 in184.9 in
Width68.8 in76.5 in
Height56.0 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,439 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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See a complete comparison of BMW 1-Series vs. BMW i8 specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested153097%
Total Not Requested503%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

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