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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: $42,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $12,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,145

BMW i3   
Difference: $12,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015
Model3-Series3-Seriesi3
Trim328d330iBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $45,950 $44,450 $42,400
Base Invoice $43,415 $42,020 $39,690
Executive Tier 3,100 3,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 600 600  
Premium Tier 2,900 2,900  
Convenience Tier 850 850  
Driving Assistance Package 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200  
Park Assistant Package     1,000
Tera World     2,500
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,500
Executive Tier 2,850 2,850  
Obstacle detection, rear 550 550  
Premium Tier 2,670 2,670  
Convenience Tier 780 780  
Driving Assistance Package 460 460  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105  
Park Assistant Package     910
Tera World     2,275
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,275
Options (change) 9,700 9,700 6,550
Options (change) 8,920 8,920 5,960
Destination 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $56,645 $55,145 $42,445
Total Invoice $53,330 $51,935 $39,145

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,744
Model Year201820182015
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$56,645$55,145$42,445
Adjustments for Features-6,320-6,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,325$48,725$42,445
Cost Above Minimum$1,600$0$0
Total Invoice$53,330$51,935$39,145
Adjustments for Features-5,950-6,0460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,380$45,889$39,145
Cost Above Minimum$1,491$0$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW i3

Model Year201820182015
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 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
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 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 
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
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 headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
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 
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$10,220$10,320$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,320$6,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,950-6,0460

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW i3

Model Year20182015
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.2,635 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 328d

Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested155063%
Total Not Requested90037%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
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 system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested131579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested155063%
Total Not Requested90037%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
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 system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested131579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested155053%
Total Not Requested140047%
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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Total Requested164097%
Total Not Requested503%

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