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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: $37,825

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $1,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,975

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $2,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720102010
Modeli31-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $44,450 $29,150 $36,050
Base Invoice $42,020 $27,000 $33,345
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 550 550
Sunroof 1,000 1,050  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750 750
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
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
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 500 500
Sunroof 920 955  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685 685
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
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
Options (change) 1,700 7,800 5,850
Options (change) 1,565 7,100 5,325
Destination 995 875 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $39,645 $37,825 $42,775
Total Invoice $37,080 $34,975 $39,545

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $289
Model Year201720102010
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$39,645$37,825$42,775
Adjustments for Features-2,5600-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,085$37,825$42,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500
Total Invoice$37,080$34,975$39,545
Adjustments for Features-2,3940-416
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,686$34,975$39,129
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,154

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201720102010
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  
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 
33 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
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
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  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Cornering lights $50$50
Digital instruments$0  
Headlight washers  $50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Tachometer $75$75
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,650$2,090$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,560$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3940-416

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20172010
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 Weight2,962 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 1-Series 128i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%

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