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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: $38,995

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $650

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,055

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $1,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
Modeli31-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $44,450 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $42,020 $28,885 $36,335
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 550 550
Sunroof 1,000 1,050  
BMW Assist   650 650
Convenience Package   1,650  
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Heated front seats   500 500
Obstacle detection, rear     380
Proximity key     500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 500 500
Sunroof 920 955  
BMW Assist   590 590
Convenience Package   1,500  
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Heated front seats   455 455
Obstacle detection, rear     345
Proximity key     455
Options (change) 1,700 6,900 5,080
Options (change) 1,565 6,275 4,620
Destination 995 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $39,645 $38,995 $45,275
Total Invoice $37,080 $36,055 $41,850

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,299
Model Year201720122012
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, 4180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$39,645$38,995$45,275
Adjustments for Features-2,4850-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,160$38,995$43,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,630
Total Invoice$37,080$36,055$41,850
Adjustments for Features-2,3240-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,756$36,055$40,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,270

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201720122012
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 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 
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port$25  
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 
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,600$2,115$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,485$0$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3240-1,525

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20172012
Modeli31-Series
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.2 in104.7 in
Length157.4 in172.2 in
Width69.9 in68.8 in
Height62.1 in56.0 in
Curb Weight2,962 lb.3,209 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

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%

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