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BMW 3-Series vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 3-Series vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $38,945 BMW i3 | ||
| Difference: $7,630 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,960 BMW i3 | ||
| Difference: $7,035 | ||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 |
| Model | 3-Series | i3 |
| Trim | 328i | Base |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $37,150 | $42,400 |
| Base Invoice | $34,380 | $39,690 |
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 750 | |
| Navigation system | 2,100 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | |
| App support | 250 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,400 | |
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | 2,500 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 685 | |
| Navigation system | 1,910 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | |
| App support | 230 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,135 | |
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | 2,275 | |
| Options (change) | 8,550 | 3,050 |
| Options (change) | 7,740 | 2,775 |
| Destination | 875 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | -7,500 |
| Total Price | $46,575 | $38,945 |
| Total Invoice | $42,995 | $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: $7,085 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,532 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 |
| Model | 3-Series | i3 |
| Trim | 328i | Base |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 230hp I6 | 168hp E |
| Transmission | T6 | A1 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 8 | 100, 4 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 155/70-19 |
| Total Price | $46,575 | $38,945 |
| Adjustments for Features | -545 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,030 | $38,945 |
| Total Invoice | $42,995 | $35,960 |
| Adjustments for Features | -503 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $42,492 | $35,960 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW i3
| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 |
| Model | 3-Series | i3 |
| Trim | 328i | Base |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| 1-speed automatic | $800 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| 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 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| Heat pump | $250 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| 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 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Tachometer | $75 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |
| Floor mats | $75 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,420 | $5,875 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $545 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -503 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW i3
| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 |
| Model | 3-Series | i3 |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 101.2 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 157.4 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 62.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,463 lb. | 2,635 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 2.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 39.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.4 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.0 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 50.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.8 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.0 ft3 | 11.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW i3
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 115 | 7% |
| Total Not Requested | 1575 | 93% |
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