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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: $73,895

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $61,807

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,170

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $57,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
Model5-Seriesi8
Trim550iBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $62,000 $136,500
Base Invoice $57,220 $126,260
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
Sport Package 2,600  
Driver Assistance Package 3,500  
Heated front seats 500  
App support 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Proximity key 1,000  
AWD 2,300  
Giga World   2,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
Sport Package 2,365  
Driver Assistance Package 3,185  
Heated front seats 455  
App support 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Proximity key 910  
AWD 2,115  
Giga World   1,820
Options (change) 11,000 2,000
Options (change) 10,055 1,820
Destination 895 995
Gas Tax 0 -3,793
Total Price $73,895 $135,702
Total Invoice $68,170 $125,282

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $62,812
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,039
Model Year20122015
Model5-Seriesi8
Trim550iBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine400hp V8357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG28/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/45-20
Total Price$73,895$135,702
Adjustments for Features-1,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,890$135,702
Total Invoice$68,170$125,282
Adjustments for Features-9270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,243$125,282

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW i8

Model Year20122015
Model5-Seriesi8
Trim550iBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure collision mitigation $50
Pedestrian detection $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger $0
7 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration $0
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound $250
Text dictation $50
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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 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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$8,205$7,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9270

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW i8

Model Year20122015
Model5-Seriesi8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.9 in110.2 in
Length193.1 in184.9 in
Width73.2 in76.5 in
Height57.6 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,519 lb.3,455 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in51.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%

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