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BMW 2-Series vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 2-Series vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,395

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $2,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,845

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $2,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152017
Model2-Series2-Seriesi3
Trim228iM235iBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,100 $43,100 $44,450
Base Invoice $30,210 $40,330 $42,020
Technology Package 2,150 2,150  
Driver Assistance Package 950 950  
Xenon HID headlights 900    
Driver Assistance Plus Package 700 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 700
Heated front seats 500 500  
Sunroof 1,050 0 1,000
Semi-automated parking system 500 500  
Wood trim   0  
Park Assistant Package     1,000
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,350
Technology Package 1,955 1,955  
Driver Assistance Package 865 865  
Xenon HID headlights 820    
Driver Assistance Plus Package 635 635  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 645
Heated front seats 455 455  
Sunroof 955 0 920
Semi-automated parking system 455 455  
Wood trim   0  
Park Assistant Package     920
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,160
Options (change) 7,300 5,350 5,050
Options (change) 6,640 4,865 4,645
Destination 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $40,395 $49,445 $42,995
Total Invoice $37,845 $46,190 $40,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 2-Series 228i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $961
Model Year201520152017
Model2-Series2-Seriesi3
Trim228iM235iBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4320hp I6168hp E
TransmissionT8T8A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18155/70-19
Total Price$40,395$49,445$42,995
Adjustments for Features0-1,975-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,395$47,470$41,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,075$0
Total Invoice$37,845$46,190$40,160
Adjustments for Features0-1,845-1,354
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,845$44,345$38,806
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,500$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. BMW i3

Model Year201520152017
Model2-Series2-Seriesi3
Trim228iM235iBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
1-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Text dictation  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Cornering lights$50$50 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Tachometer$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
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 leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,600$6,575$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,975$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,845-1,354

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. BMW i3

Model Year20152017
Model2-Seriesi3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.9 in101.2 in
Length174.7 in157.4 in
Width69.8 in69.9 in
Height55.8 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,301 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.811.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Total Requested94056%
Total Not Requested75044%

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