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BMW 3-Series vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,945

BMW i3   
Difference: $4,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,960

BMW i3   
Difference: $3,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
Model3-Seriesi3
Trim325iBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,600 $42,400
Base Invoice $31,665 $39,690
Steering-linked headlights 800  
Navigation system 2,000  
Satellite radio 595  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Heated front seats 500  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Steering-linked headlights 730  
Navigation system 1,820  
Satellite radio 540  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 500
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Heated front seats 455  
Adaptive cruise control 2,000  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,275
Options (change) 7,670 3,050
Options (change) 6,980 2,775
Destination 695 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $42,965 $38,945
Total Invoice $39,340 $35,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,445
Model Year20062016
Model3-Seriesi3
Trim325iBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine215hp I6168hp E
TransmissionM6A1
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16155/70-19
Total Price$42,965$38,945
Adjustments for Features0-70
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,965$38,875
Total Invoice$39,340$35,960
Adjustments for Features0-65
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,340$35,895

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW i3

Model Year20062016
Model3-Seriesi3
Trim325iBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
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 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Digital instruments $0
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Floor mats $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$5,995$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$70
Value of Feature Adjustments0-65

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW i3

Model Year20062016
Model3-Seriesi3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in101.2 in
Length178.2 in157.4 in
Width71.5 in69.9 in
Height55.8 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested159094%

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