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BMW 5-Series vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $88,290

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $54,312

Lowest Total Invoice: $80,855

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $52,227

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
Model5-Seriesi8
TrimM5Base
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $81,200 $143,400
Base Invoice $74,070 $134,040
Satellite radio 595  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Proximity key 1,000  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,000  
Wood trim 0  
Rear spoiler 0  
Giga World   2,000
Satellite radio 540  
Xenon HID headlights 730  
Proximity key 910  
Head-up display (HUD) 910  
Wood trim 0  
Rear spoiler 0  
Giga World   1,840
Options (change) 3,395 2,000
Options (change) 3,090 1,840
Destination 695 995
Gas Tax 3,000 -3,793
Total Price $88,290 $142,602
Total Invoice $80,855 $133,082

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series M5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,602
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,698
Model Year20062017
Model5-Seriesi8
TrimM5Base
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine500hp V10357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG28/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19215/45-20
Total Price$88,290$142,602
Adjustments for Features0-2,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,290$139,892
Total Invoice$80,855$133,082
Adjustments for Features0-2,529
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,855$130,553

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW i8

Model Year20062017
Model5-Seriesi8
TrimM5Base
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger $0
7 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,855$8,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,529

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW i8

Model Year20062017
Model5-Seriesi8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.7 in110.2 in
Length191.1 in184.9 in
Width72.7 in76.5 in
Height57.8 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,455 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in61.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in51.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft34.7 ft3

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