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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: $42,995

BMW i3   
Difference: $8,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,160

BMW i3   
Difference: $8,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
Model3-Series3-Seriesi3
Trim328d330iBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,450 $42,950 $44,450
Base Invoice $42,020 $40,625 $42,020
Premium Package 1,700 1,700  
Navigation system 1,950 1,950  
Driver Assistance Package 950 950  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700
Heated front seats 500 500  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500  
Park Assistant Package     1,000
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,350
Sunroof     1,000
Premium Package 1,565 1,565  
Navigation system 1,775 1,775  
Driver Assistance Package 875 875  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 645
Heated front seats 460 460  
Semi-automated parking system 460 460  
Park Assistant Package     920
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,160
Sunroof     920
Options (change) 7,500 7,500 5,050
Options (change) 6,885 6,885 4,645
Destination 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $52,945 $51,445 $42,995
Total Invoice $49,900 $48,505 $40,160

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,659
Model Year201720172017
Model3-Series3-Seriesi3
Trim328d330iBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4168hp 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$52,945$51,445$42,995
Adjustments for Features-4,870-4,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,075$46,475$42,995
Cost Above Minimum$1,600$0$0
Total Invoice$49,900$48,505$40,160
Adjustments for Features-4,590-4,6860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,310$43,819$40,160
Cost Above Minimum$1,491$0$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW i3

Model Year201720172017
Model3-Series3-Seriesi3
Trim328d330iBase
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 
33 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 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Text dictation  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, 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 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,870$8,970$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,870$4,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,590-4,6860

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW i3

Model Year20172017
Model3-Seriesi3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in101.2 in
Length182.0 in157.4 in
Width71.3 in69.9 in
Height56.3 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,663 lb.2,962 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 328d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150079%
Total Not Requested40021%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150079%
Total Not Requested40021%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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-speed700Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Total Requested139082%
Total Not Requested30018%

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