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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: $66,595

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $68,262

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,615

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $61,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172014
Model5-Seriesi8
Trim540iBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $56,450 $135,700
Base Invoice $53,180 $125,025
Driving Assistance Package 1,800  
Premium Package 1,950  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,400  
Upholstered instrument panel 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Heated front seats 500  
AWD 2,300  
Giga World   2,000
Driving Assistance Package 1,655  
Premium Package 1,795  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,290  
Upholstered instrument panel 460  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Heated front seats 455  
AWD 2,140  
Giga World   1,820
Options (change) 9,150 2,000
Options (change) 8,440 1,820
Destination 995 950
Gas Tax 0 -3,793
Total Price $66,595 $134,857
Total Invoice $62,615 $124,002

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 540i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $72,192
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,082
Model Year20172014
Model5-Seriesi8
Trim540iBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine335hp I6357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG28/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/45-20
Total Price$66,595$134,857
Adjustments for Features-3,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,665$134,857
Total Invoice$62,615$124,002
Adjustments for Features-3,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,920$124,002

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW i8

Model Year20172014
Model5-Seriesi8
Trim540iBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Evasive maneuver assist$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure collision mitigation $50
Rollover sensor$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
Mid-engine configuration $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD player$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
DVD-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Surround sound $250
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$9,405$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6950

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW i8

Model Year20172014
Model5-Seriesi8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase117.1 in110.2 in
Length194.6 in184.9 in
Width73.5 in76.5 in
Height58.2 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.3,455 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in61.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in51.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130062%
Total Not Requested80038%

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