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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: $45,595

BMW i3   
Difference: $33,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212017
Model3-Seriesi3
TrimM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $69,900 $44,450
Executive Package 4,100  
Individual Extended Merino Leather 2,550  
Driving Assistance Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 700
Sunroof 0 1,000
Wood trim 0  
Park Assistant Package   1,000
Tera World   2,600
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,350
Executive Package 3,770  
Individual Extended Merino Leather 2,345  
Driving Assistance Package 460  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 645
Sunroof 0 920
Wood trim 0  
Park Assistant Package   920
Tera World   2,390
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,160
Options (change) 7,700 7,650
Options (change) 7,080 7,035
Destination 995 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $78,595 $45,595

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW i3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,776
Model Year20212017
Model3-Seriesi3
TrimM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine473hp I6168hp E
TransmissionM6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-18155/70-19
Total Price$78,595$45,595
Adjustments for Features-2,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,665$45,595

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW i3

Model Year20212017
Model3-Seriesi3
TrimM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
Automatic start / stop$150 
DC quick-charging capability $750
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Interior trim, special color$0 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Total Value of Features$7,055$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3010

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW i3

Model Year20212017
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 M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90038%
Total Not Requested150062%
Individual Extended Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1450145%
Total Not Requested-450-45%
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
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested220085%
Total Not Requested40015%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
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 Requested94056%
Total Not Requested75044%

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