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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: $77,695

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $58,007

Lowest Total Invoice: $72,890

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $52,392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
Model3-Seriesi8
TrimM3Base
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $65,500 $136,500
Base Invoice $61,595 $126,260
Executive Package 4,100  
Driving Assistance Package 500  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Full Merino Leather 2,650  
Sunroof 0  
Wood trim 0  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Giga World   2,000
Executive Package 3,770  
Driving Assistance Package 460  
7-speed automated manual 2,670  
Full Merino Leather 2,435  
Sunroof 0  
Wood trim 0  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Giga World   1,820
Options (change) 11,200 2,000
Options (change) 10,300 1,820
Destination 995 995
Gas Tax 0 -3,793
Total Price $77,695 $135,702
Total Invoice $72,890 $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: $60,787
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,000
Model Year20182015
Model3-Seriesi8
TrimM3Base
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine425hp I6357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG28/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18215/45-20
Total Price$77,695$135,702
Adjustments for Features-2,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,915$135,702
Total Invoice$72,890$125,282
Adjustments for Features-2,6080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,282$125,282

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW i8

Model Year20182015
Model3-Seriesi8
TrimM3Base
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Lane departure collision mitigation $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger $0
7 kWh battery pack $0
Mid-engine configuration $0
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 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD player$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
DVD-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Text dictation $50
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
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 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$6,480$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6080

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW i8

Model Year20182015
Model3-Seriesi8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in110.2 in
Length182.5 in184.9 in
Width71.3 in76.5 in
Height56.3 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,630 lb.3,455 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in51.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested120050%
Total Not Requested120050%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%

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