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BMW 7-Series vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 7-Series vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,595

BMW i3   
Difference: $37,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,630

BMW i3   
Difference: $34,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112017
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Seriesi3
Trim740Li750Li760LiAlpina B7Base
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $75,050 $86,400 $137,000 $125,900 $44,450
Base Invoice $69,245 $79,690 $126,240 $116,030 $42,020
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,800        
Multicontour seats 1,300        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,200      
App support     250 250  
Tera World         2,600
Technology & Driver Assistance Package         2,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)         700
Sunroof         1,000
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,550        
Multicontour seats 1,185        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135 2,135 2,185 2,185  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,090      
App support     230 230  
Tera World         2,390
Technology & Driver Assistance Package         2,160
Metallic paint (extra cost)         645
Sunroof         920
Options (change) 6,500 3,600 2,650 2,650 6,650
Options (change) 5,870 3,225 2,415 2,415 6,115
Destination 875 875 875 875 995
Gas Tax 0 1,000 1,700 1,000 -7,500
Total Price $82,425 $91,875 $142,225 $130,425 $44,595
Total Invoice $75,990 $84,790 $131,230 $120,320 $41,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,465
Model Year20112011201120112017
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Seriesi3
Trim740Li750Li760LiAlpina B7Base
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine315hp I6400hp V8535hp V12500hp V8168hp E
TransmissionT6T6T8T6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10600, 16600, 16100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/45-19245/35-21155/70-19
Total Price$82,425$91,875$142,225$130,425$44,595
Adjustments for Features-2,055-2,055-11,455-6,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,370$89,820$130,770$124,020$44,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,450$50,400$43,650$0
Total Invoice$75,990$84,790$131,230$120,320$41,630
Adjustments for Features-1,895-1,897-10,569-5,9090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,095$82,893$120,661$114,411$41,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,798$46,566$40,316$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. BMW i3

Model Year20112011201120112017
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Seriesi3
Trim740Li750Li760LiAlpina B7Base
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
1-speed automatic    $800
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Power door closers  $300$300 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Power trunk closer  $350$350 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500  
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection    $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Wide-view front camera  $150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover    $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100 
Ski sack  $50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heat pump    $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear wiper    $175
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack    $0
7.2 kW onboard charger    $500
DC quick-charging capability    $750
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure    $0
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
CD changer, remote  $200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0 
Handwriting recognition    $200
In-vehicle Internet    $150
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
S Voice support    $0
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250 
Text dictation    $50
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments    $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
LED headlights    $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Ceramic controls  $0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats    $300
Heated second row seats  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Massage, driver seat  $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, second row seats  $150  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats  $150  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500$500 
Active steering  $1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350  
Rear wheel steering  $1500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,805$7,805$17,205$12,155$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,055$2,055$11,455$6,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,895-1,897-10,569-5,9090

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. BMW i3

Model Year20112017
Model7-Seriesi3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase126.4 in101.2 in
Length205.3 in157.4 in
Width74.9 in69.9 in
Height58.7 in62.1 in
Curb Weight4,433 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.7 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.711.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740Li

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested220085%
Total Not Requested40015%
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 information0No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested101561%
Total Not Requested65039%

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