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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: $42,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $16,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,145

BMW i3   
Difference: $15,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Seriesi3
Trim528i535i550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $42,400
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $39,690
Premium Package 1,800 1,800    
iPod integration 400 400 400  
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Navigation system 1,900 1,900    
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 1,750  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   550
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Folding second row seats 475 475 475  
Rearview camera 400 400 400  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000  
App support 250 250 250  
Park Assistant Package       1,000
Tera World       2,500
Technology & Driver Assistance Package       2,500
Premium Package 1,640 1,640    
iPod integration 365 365 365  
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Navigation system 1,730 1,730    
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 1,595  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Folding second row seats 430 430 430  
Rearview camera 365 365 365  
Proximity key 910 910 910  
App support 230 230 230  
Park Assistant Package       910
Tera World       2,275
Technology & Driver Assistance Package       2,275
Options (change) 13,025 12,125 7,525 6,550
Options (change) 11,865 11,045 6,855 5,960
Destination 875 875 875 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $58,950 $63,100 $68,600 $42,445
Total Invoice $54,385 $58,210 $63,315 $39,145

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,105
Model Year2011201120112015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Seriesi3
Trim528i535i550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8168hp E
TransmissionT8T8T8A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18155/70-19
Total Price$58,950$63,100$68,600$42,445
Adjustments for Features-1,230-1,230-1,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,720$61,870$67,370$42,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$9,650$0
Total Invoice$54,385$58,210$63,315$39,145
Adjustments for Features-1,135-1,135-1,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,250$57,075$62,180$39,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,825$8,930$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW i3

Model Year2011201120112015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Seriesi3
Trim528i535i550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
1-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heat pump   $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack   $0
7.2 kW onboard charger   $500
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125$125 
Handwriting recognition   $200
In-vehicle Internet   $150
iPod integration$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
S Voice support   $0
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Text dictation   $50
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Digital instruments   $0
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Total Value of Features$7,180$7,180$7,180$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,230$1,230$1,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,135-1,135-1,1350

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW i3

Model Year20112015
Model5-Seriesi3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.9 in101.2 in
Length193.1 in157.4 in
Width73.2 in69.9 in
Height57.6 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.411.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested155053%
Total Not Requested140047%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested104062%
Total Not Requested65038%

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