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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: $33,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,145

BMW i3   
Difference: $31,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
Model5-Seriesi3
Trim550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $66,300 $42,400
Base Invoice $61,675 $39,690
Executive Package 2,950  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700  
Heated front seats 500  
LED headlights 1,900  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Tera World   2,500
Park Assistant Package   1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Executive Package 2,685  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,095  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,545  
Heated front seats 455  
LED headlights 1,730  
Semi-automated parking system 455  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,275
Tera World   2,275
Park Assistant Package   910
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 8,750 6,550
Options (change) 7,965 5,960
Destination 995 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $76,045 $42,445
Total Invoice $70,635 $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: $26,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,030
Model Year20162015
Model5-Seriesi3
Trim550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine443hp V8168hp E
TransmissionT8A1
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18155/70-19
Total Price$76,045$42,445
Adjustments for Features-6,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,090$42,445
Total Invoice$70,635$39,145
Adjustments for Features-6,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,175$39,145

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW i3

Model Year20162015
Model5-Seriesi3
Trim550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
Automatic start / stop$150 
DC quick-charging capability $750
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Ceramic controls$0 
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 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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 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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,430$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,4600

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW i3

Model Year20162015
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.2,635 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 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 550i

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Power door closers300No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested45031%
Total Not Requested100069%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

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%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested255086%
Total Not Requested40014%
Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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