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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: $39,945

BMW i3   
Difference: $8,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,870

BMW i3   
Difference: $7,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132015
Model3-Series3-Seriesi3
Trim328i335iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,850 $43,150 $42,400
Base Invoice $34,080 $39,880 $39,690
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Driver Assistance Plus 700 700  
Driver Assistance Package 1,900 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Heated front seats 500 500  
Rearview camera 400 400  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400  
App support 250 250  
Park Assistant Package     1,000
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,500
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Driver Assistance Plus 635 635  
Driver Assistance Package 1,730 1,730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500
Heated front seats 455 455  
Rearview camera 365 365  
Semi-automated parking system 455 455  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185  
App support 230 230  
Park Assistant Package     910
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,275
Options (change) 10,250 9,350 4,050
Options (change) 9,330 8,510 3,685
Destination 925 925 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $48,025 $53,425 $39,945
Total Invoice $44,335 $49,315 $36,870

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,230
Model Year201320132015
Model3-Series3-Seriesi3
Trim328i335iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4300hp I6168hp E
TransmissionM6T8A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18155/70-19
Total Price$48,025$53,425$39,945
Adjustments for Features-255-2,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,770$51,120$39,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,350$0
Total Invoice$44,335$49,315$36,870
Adjustments for Features-235-2,1280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,100$47,187$36,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,087$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW i3

Model Year201320132015
Model3-Series3-Seriesi3
Trim328i335iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
1-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
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 
18 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$5,205$7,255$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$255$2,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-235-2,1280

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW i3

Model Year20132015
Model3-Seriesi3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in101.2 in
Length182.5 in157.4 in
Width71.3 in69.9 in
Height56.3 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,361 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.011.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested25020%
Total Not Requested100080%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested25020%
Total Not Requested100080%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
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-speed700Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested101560%
Total Not Requested67540%

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