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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: $41,875

BMW i3   
Difference: $10,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202014
Model3-Series3-Seriesi3
Trim330iM340iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,750 $54,000 $41,350
Convenience Tier 1,750    
Executive Tier 3,100 3,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 600 600  
Premium Tier 2,900 2,900  
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
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,500
Tera World     2,700
Heated front seats     350
Convenience Tier 1,610    
Executive Tier 2,850 2,850  
Obstacle detection, rear 550 550  
Premium Tier 2,670 2,670  
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
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,275
Tera World     2,455
Heated front seats     320
Options (change) 10,600 8,850 7,100
Options (change) 9,750 8,140 6,460
Destination 995 995 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $52,345 $63,845 $41,875

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW i3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,590
Model Year202020202014
Model3-Series3-Seriesi3
Trim330iM340iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine255hp I4382hp I6168hp E
TransmissionT8T8A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9600, 16100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18155/70-19
Total Price$52,345$63,845$41,875
Adjustments for Features-4,080-4,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,265$59,515$41,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,250$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW i3

Model Year202020202014
Model3-Series3-Seriesi3
Trim330iM340iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
1-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0$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 
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 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 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$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 
Surround sound $250 
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 
Total Value of Features$7,680$7,930$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,080$4,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-838-6200

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW i3

Model Year20202014
Model3-Seriesi3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in101.2 in
Length185.7 in157.4 in
Width71.9 in69.9 in
Height56.8 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.911.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
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 Requested50028%
Total Not Requested130072%
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
S Voice support0Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested131579%
Total Not Requested35021%
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 M340i

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
S Voice support0Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested131579%
Total Not Requested35021%
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%
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-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Total Requested164097%
Total Not Requested503%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested180056%
Total Not Requested140044%

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