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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: $73,125

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $62,577

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,535

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $57,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
Model3-Seriesi8
TrimM3Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $58,900 $136,500
Base Invoice $54,390 $126,260
Premium Package 2,500  
Convenience Package 2,900  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Rear spoiler 0  
Sunroof 0  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
App support 250  
Heated front seats 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Giga World   2,000
Premium Package 2,275  
Convenience Package 2,640  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Rear spoiler 0  
Sunroof 0  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
App support 230  
Heated front seats 455  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Giga World   1,820
Options (change) 12,050 2,000
Options (change) 10,970 1,820
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 1,300 -3,793
Total Price $73,125 $135,702
Total Invoice $67,535 $125,282

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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: $59,747
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,134
Model Year20112015
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)180, 8360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18215/45-20
Total Price$73,125$135,702
Adjustments for Features0-2,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,125$132,872
Total Invoice$67,535$125,282
Adjustments for Features0-2,613
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,535$122,669

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW i8

Model Year20112015
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 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 collision mitigation $50
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
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 
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
Surround sound $250
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$5,695$8,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,613

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW i8

Model Year20112015
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 Weight3,715 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

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
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested134093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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