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BMW 5-Series vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $20,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,235

BMW i3   
Difference: $19,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072015
Model5-Seriesi3
Trim530iBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,100 $42,400
Base Invoice $48,110 $39,690
Premium Package 2,100  
Navigation system 1,900  
Satellite radio 595  
Obstacle detection, rear 700  
HD radio 500  
Heated front seats 500  
Proximity key 1,000  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200  
Tera World   2,500
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Premium Package 1,910  
Navigation system 1,730  
Satellite radio 540  
Obstacle detection, rear 635  
HD radio 455  
Heated front seats 455  
Proximity key 910  
Adaptive cruise control 2,000  
Tera World   2,275
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 9,495 5,550
Options (change) 8,635 5,050
Destination 695 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $62,290 $41,445
Total Invoice $57,440 $38,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,085
Model Year20072015
Model5-Seriesi3
Trim530iBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine255hp I6168hp E
TransmissionM6A1
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17155/70-19
Total Price$62,290$41,445
Adjustments for Features-1,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,075$41,445
Total Invoice$57,440$38,235
Adjustments for Features-1,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,320$38,235

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW i3

Model Year20072015
Model5-Seriesi3
Trim530iBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height 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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$8,130$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1200

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW i3

Model Year20072015
Model5-Seriesi3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.6 in101.2 in
Length191.2 in157.4 in
Width72.7 in69.9 in
Height58.7 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.6 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.3 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
175/60R19 tires200No
155/70R19 tires200No
Total Requested155053%
Total Not Requested140047%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested159094%

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