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BMW i3 vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,725

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $1,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,995

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201120112011
Modeli31-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135iM Coupe
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $41,350 $29,450 $36,350 $46,135
Base Invoice $38,220 $27,295 $33,640 $42,645
Tera World 2,700      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550
Heated front seats 350 500 500 500
Convenience Package   1,650   2,700
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Wood trim   500    
Navigation system   2,100 2,100  
Premium Package     1,950 2,400
Obstacle detection, rear     350  
Proximity key     500  
Tera World 2,455      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500
Heated front seats 320 455 455 455
Convenience Package   1,500   2,455
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Wood trim   455    
Navigation system   1,910 1,910  
Premium Package     1,775 2,185
Obstacle detection, rear     320  
Proximity key     455  
Options (change) 3,600 6,400 6,300 6,500
Options (change) 3,275 5,825 5,735 5,915
Destination 925 875 875 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $38,375 $36,725 $43,525 $53,510
Total Invoice $34,920 $33,995 $40,250 $49,435

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,678
Model Year2014201120112011
Modeli31-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135iM Coupe
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine168hp E230hp I6300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionA1M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19205/50-17215/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$38,375$36,725$43,525$53,510
Adjustments for Features-2,8600-3,080-3,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,515$36,725$40,445$50,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,720$13,555
Total Invoice$34,920$33,995$40,250$49,435
Adjustments for Features-2,6030-2,848-2,984
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,317$33,995$37,402$46,451
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,407$12,456

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2014201120112011
Modeli31-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135iM Coupe
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heat pump$250   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat$50   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0   
7.2 kW onboard charger$500   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0   
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0$0
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 $25$25
CD player $125$125$125
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Digital instruments$0   
Headlight washers  $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
LED headlights$1000   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Tachometer $75$75$75
Visor mirror, driver $10  
Visor mirror, passenger $10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $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 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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede trim   $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,175$2,315$5,395$5,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,860$0$3,080$3,230
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6030-2,848-2,984

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20142011
Modeli31-Series
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.2 in104.7 in
Length157.4 in171.7 in
Width69.9 in68.8 in
Height62.1 in56.0 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested180056%
Total Not Requested140044%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested83037%
Total Not Requested142563%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series M Coupe

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Proximity key250Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested110082%
Total Not Requested24018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested83035%
Total Not Requested152565%

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