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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: $41,995

BMW i3   
Difference: $7,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202017
Model3-Series3-Seriesi3
Trim330iM340iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,750 $54,000 $44,450
Convenience Tier 1,750    
Driving Assistance Package 500 500  
Premium Tier 2,900 2,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 700
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,350
Sunroof     1,000
Convenience Tier 1,610    
Driving Assistance Package 460 460  
Premium Tier 2,670 2,670  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 645
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,160
Sunroof     920
Options (change) 7,650 5,900 4,050
Options (change) 7,040 5,430 3,725
Destination 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $49,395 $60,895 $41,995

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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: $4,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,145
Model Year202020202017
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$49,395$60,895$41,995
Adjustments for Features-2,880-3,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,515$57,765$41,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,250$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW i3

Model Year202020202017
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 
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$200 
Tires, run-flat$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 
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 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
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 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 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 
Total Value of Features$6,180$6,430$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,880$3,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-468-3300

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW i3

Model Year20202017
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.2,962 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?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested131579%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested131579%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

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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