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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: $42,995

BMW i3   
Difference: $15,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,160

BMW i3   
Difference: $14,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420142017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Seriesi3
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $49,500 $55,100 $56,600 $61,400 $63,900 $44,450
Base Invoice $45,720 $50,870 $52,250 $56,670 $58,970 $42,020
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Driver Assistance Package 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550   700
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500  
LED headlights 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500 500  
Premium Package   1,500 1,500 1,500    
Park Assistant Package           1,000
Technology & Driver Assistance Package           2,350
Sunroof           1,000
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Driver Assistance Package 1,640 1,640 1,640 1,730    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500   645
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455  
LED headlights 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455 455 455  
Premium Package   1,365 1,365 1,365    
Park Assistant Package           920
Technology & Driver Assistance Package           2,160
Sunroof           920
Options (change) 8,350 9,850 9,850 9,950 6,000 5,050
Options (change) 7,605 8,970 8,970 9,060 5,465 4,645
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $58,775 $65,875 $67,375 $72,275 $70,825 $42,995
Total Invoice $54,250 $60,765 $62,145 $66,655 $65,360 $40,160

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,786
Model Year201420142014201420142017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Seriesi3
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8168hp E
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18155/70-19
Total Price$58,775$65,875$67,375$72,275$70,825$42,995
Adjustments for Features-3,580-5,680-5,680-5,680-5,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,195$60,195$61,695$66,595$65,495$42,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,000$6,500$11,400$10,300$0
Total Invoice$54,250$60,765$62,145$66,655$65,360$40,160
Adjustments for Features-3,304-5,239-5,239-5,238-4,9190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,946$55,526$56,906$61,417$60,441$40,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,580$5,960$10,471$9,495$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW i3

Model Year201420142014201420142017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Seriesi3
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
1-speed automatic     $800
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Power trunk closer $350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250 $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure collision mitigation$50$50$50$50$50 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Rearview camera     $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150 
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover     $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter     $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Heat pump     $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125  
Rear wiper     $175
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack     $0
7.2 kW onboard charger     $500
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability     $750
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure     $0
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250 $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments     $0
Fog lights     $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $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$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0     
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$7,980$10,080$10,080$10,080$9,730$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,580$5,680$5,680$5,680$5,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,304-5,239-5,239-5,238-4,9190

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW i3

Model Year20142017
Model5-Seriesi3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.9 in101.2 in
Length193.4 in157.4 in
Width73.2 in69.9 in
Height57.6 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.2,962 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 Legroom35.3 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

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested45030%
Total Not Requested105070%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested45030%
Total Not Requested105070%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested45030%
Total Not Requested105070%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested45030%
Total Not Requested105070%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested45030%
Total Not Requested105070%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
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 drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Total Requested1690100%
Total Not Requested00%

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