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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: $38,725

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $220

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,795

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620102010
Modeli31-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $42,400 $29,150 $36,050
Base Invoice $39,690 $27,000 $33,345
Tera World 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750  
Xenon HID headlights   900  
iPod integration   400 400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Obstacle detection, rear   350 350
HD radio   350 350
Heated front seats   500 500
Proximity key   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450  
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Wood trim   500  
Premium Package     3,400
Tera World 2,275    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685  
Xenon HID headlights   820  
iPod integration   365 365
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Obstacle detection, rear   320 320
HD radio   315 315
Heated front seats   455 455
Proximity key   455 455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320  
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Wood trim   455  
Premium Package     3,095
Options (change) 3,050 8,700 8,500
Options (change) 2,775 7,920 7,735
Destination 995 875 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $38,945 $38,725 $45,425
Total Invoice $35,960 $35,795 $41,955

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,191
Model Year201620102010
Modeli31-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine168hp E230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionA1M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$38,945$38,725$45,425
Adjustments for Features-3,6350-3,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,310$38,725$42,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,670
Total Invoice$35,960$35,795$41,955
Adjustments for Features-3,3560-2,799
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,604$35,795$39,156
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,361

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201620102010
Modeli31-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heat pump$250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass  $0
Cornering lights $50$50
Digital instruments$0  
Headlight washers  $50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Tachometer $75$75
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,650$2,015$5,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,635$0$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3560-2,799

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20162010
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
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested155053%
Total Not Requested140047%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested168055%
Total Not Requested140045%

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