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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: $41,875

BMW i3   
Difference: $16,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,105

BMW i3   
Difference: $15,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132014
Model5-Series5-Series5-Seriesi3
Trim528i535i550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $47,800 $53,400 $62,700 $41,350
Base Invoice $44,155 $49,310 $57,865 $38,220
Navigation system 1,900 1,900    
Premium Package 2,600 1,500    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   550
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 350
Rearview camera 400 400    
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500  
App support 250 250 250  
Park Assistant Package       1,000
Technology & Driver Assistance Package       2,500
Tera World       2,700
Navigation system 1,730 1,730    
Premium Package 2,365 1,365    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   500
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 320
Rearview camera 365 365    
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455  
App support 230 230 230  
Park Assistant Package       910
Technology & Driver Assistance Package       2,275
Tera World       2,455
Options (change) 9,850 8,750 3,650 7,100
Options (change) 8,970 7,970 3,325 6,460
Destination 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $58,575 $63,075 $67,275 $41,875
Total Invoice $54,050 $58,205 $62,115 $38,105

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,818
Model Year2013201320132014
Model5-Series5-Series5-Seriesi3
Trim528i535i550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8168hp E
TransmissionT8T8T8A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18155/70-19
Total Price$58,575$63,075$67,275$41,875
Adjustments for Features-2,305-2,305-1,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,270$60,770$65,720$41,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$9,450$0
Total Invoice$54,050$58,205$62,115$38,105
Adjustments for Features-2,127-2,127-1,4360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,923$56,078$60,679$38,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,155$8,756$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW i3

Model Year2013201320132014
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250 $250
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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rollover sensor$50$50$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
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
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 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition   $200
In-vehicle Internet   $150
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
S Voice support   $0
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 $250
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Text dictation   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Total Value of Features$7,980$7,980$7,230$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,305$2,305$1,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,127-2,127-1,4360

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW i3

Model Year20132014
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested104062%
Total Not Requested65038%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested180056%
Total Not Requested140044%

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