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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: $42,125

BMW i3   
Difference: $9,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,335

BMW i3   
Difference: $9,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014
Model3-Series3-Seriesi3
Trim328i328dBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,450 $42,950 $41,350
Base Invoice $38,315 $39,695 $38,220
Steering-linked headlights 900 900  
Driver Assistance Package 950 950  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Premium Package 2,200 2,200  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription 250 250 250
Heated front seats 500 500 350
Semi-automated parking system 500 500  
Park Assistant Package     1,000
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,500
Tera World     2,700
Steering-linked headlights 820 820  
Driver Assistance Package 865 865  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Premium Package 2,000 2,000  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription 230 230 230
Heated front seats 455 455 320
Semi-automated parking system 455 455  
Park Assistant Package     910
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,275
Tera World     2,455
Options (change) 9,200 9,200 7,350
Options (change) 8,370 8,370 6,690
Destination 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $51,575 $53,075 $42,125
Total Invoice $47,610 $48,990 $38,335

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,895
Model Year201420142014
Model3-Series3-Seriesi3
Trim328i328dBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D168hp E
TransmissionT8T8A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17155/70-19
Total Price$51,575$53,075$42,125
Adjustments for Features-4,745-4,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,830$48,430$42,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$47,610$48,990$38,335
Adjustments for Features-4,380-4,2870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,230$44,703$38,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,473$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW i3

Model Year201420142014
Model3-Series3-Seriesi3
Trim328i328dBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
1-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$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 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,820$8,720$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,745$4,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,380-4,2870

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW i3

Model Year20142014
Model3-Seriesi3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in101.2 in
Length182.1 in157.4 in
Width71.3 in69.9 in
Height56.5 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,546 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Total Requested1140100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Total Requested1140100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%

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 drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Total Requested144085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
175/60R19 tires200No
155/70R19 tires200No
Total Requested180056%
Total Not Requested140044%

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