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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: $40,875

BMW i3   
Difference: $23,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,195

BMW i3   
Difference: $22,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102014
Model5-Seriesi3
Trim535iBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $55,950 $41,350
Base Invoice $51,655 $38,220
Premium Package 1,050  
Navigation system 1,900  
Value Package 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Proximity key 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Tera World   2,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   350
Premium Package 955  
Navigation system 1,730  
Value Package 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Proximity key 910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,275
Tera World   2,455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   320
Options (change) 7,695 6,100
Options (change) 6,955 5,550
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $64,520 $40,875
Total Invoice $59,485 $37,195

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,957
Model Year20102014
Model5-Seriesi3
Trim535iBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine300hp 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$64,520$40,875
Adjustments for Features-3,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,905$40,875
Total Invoice$59,485$37,195
Adjustments for Features-3,3330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,152$37,195

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW i3

Model Year20102014
Model5-Seriesi3
Trim535iBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
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
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails$250 
Ski sack$50 
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
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
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Text dictation $50
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments $0
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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$8,830$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3330

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW i3

Model Year20102014
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 Weight3,660 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 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested82549%
Total Not Requested86551%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested180056%
Total Not Requested140044%

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