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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: $20,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,105

BMW i3   
Difference: $20,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172014
Model5-Series5-Seriesi3
Trim530i540iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $51,200 $56,450 $41,350
Base Invoice $48,295 $53,180 $38,220
Lighting Package 1,050    
Premium Package 2,300 1,950  
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,700 1,700  
Driving Assistance Package 1,800 1,800  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,400 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 550
Heated front seats 500 500 350
Upholstered instrument panel 500 500  
Park Assistant Package     1,000
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,500
Tera World     2,700
Lighting Package 965    
Premium Package 2,115 1,795  
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,565 1,565  
Driving Assistance Package 1,655 1,655  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,290 1,290  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 500
Heated front seats 455 455 320
Upholstered instrument panel 460 460  
Park Assistant Package     910
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,275
Tera World     2,455
Options (change) 9,950 8,550 7,100
Options (change) 9,150 7,865 6,460
Destination 995 995 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $62,145 $65,995 $41,875
Total Invoice $58,440 $62,040 $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: $13,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,583
Model Year201720172014
Model5-Series5-Seriesi3
Trim530i540iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine248hp I4335hp I6168hp E
TransmissionT8T8A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18155/70-19
Total Price$62,145$65,995$41,875
Adjustments for Features-7,180-7,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,965$58,815$41,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,850$0
Total Invoice$58,440$62,040$38,105
Adjustments for Features-6,752-6,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,688$55,290$38,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,602$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW i3

Model Year201720172014
Model5-Series5-Seriesi3
Trim530i540iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
1-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side collision intervention$200$200 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$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 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights$50$50 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,830$11,830$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,180$7,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,752-6,7500

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW i3

Model Year20172014
Model5-Seriesi3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase117.1 in101.2 in
Length194.6 in157.4 in
Width73.5 in69.9 in
Height58.2 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.711.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested140063%
Total Not Requested82537%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95045%
Total Not Requested115055%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested75049%
Total Not Requested77551%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95045%
Total Not Requested115055%

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 Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
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
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested180056%
Total Not Requested140044%

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