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BMW 3-Series vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $72,355

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $70,247

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,805

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $66,277

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102017
Model3-Seriesi8
TrimM3Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $58,400 $143,400
Base Invoice $53,910 $134,040
Technology Package 3,250  
Premium Package 2,000  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
iPod integration 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 380  
Heated front seats 500  
HD radio 350  
Sunroof 0  
Rear spoiler 0  
Giga World   2,000
Technology Package 2,960  
Premium Package 1,820  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
iPod integration 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Obstacle detection, rear 345  
Heated front seats 455  
HD radio 315  
Sunroof 0  
Rear spoiler 0  
Giga World   1,840
Options (change) 11,780 2,000
Options (change) 10,720 1,840
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 1,300 -3,793
Total Price $72,355 $142,602
Total Invoice $66,805 $133,082

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $67,242
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,473
Model Year20102017
Model3-Seriesi8
TrimM3Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine414hp V8357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG28/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18215/45-20
Total Price$72,355$142,602
Adjustments for Features0-3,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,355$139,597
Total Invoice$66,805$133,082
Adjustments for Features0-2,804
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,805$130,278

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW i8

Model Year20102017
Model3-Seriesi8
TrimM3Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger $0
7 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats $75
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$5,695$8,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,804

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW i8

Model Year20102017
Model3-Seriesi8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in110.2 in
Length181.1 in184.9 in
Width70.2 in76.5 in
Height54.1 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,704 lb.3,455 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in61.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in51.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume11.1 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1690100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

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