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BMW i3 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $13,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,145

BMW i3   
Difference: $13,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162019
Modeli33-Series
TrimBase330i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $42,400 $45,000
Base Invoice $39,690 $42,530
Park Assistant Package 1,000  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500  
Tera World 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Driving Assistance Package   500
Convenience Tier   850
Premium Tier   2,900
Executive Tier   3,100
Obstacle detection, rear   600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Park Assistant Package 910  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275  
Tera World 2,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 505
Driving Assistance Package   460
Convenience Tier   780
Premium Tier   2,670
Executive Tier   2,850
Obstacle detection, rear   550
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Options (change) 6,550 9,700
Options (change) 5,960 8,920
Destination 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $42,445 $55,695
Total Invoice $39,145 $52,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,255
Model Year20162019
Modeli33-Series
TrimBase330i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine168hp E248hp I4
TransmissionA1T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)137/111 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/50-17
Total Price$42,445$55,695
Adjustments for Features0-6,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,445$49,275
Total Invoice$39,145$52,445
Adjustments for Features0-6,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,145$46,400

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162019
Modeli33-Series
TrimBase330i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
Automatic start / stop $150
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Text dictation$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $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
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,900$10,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,045

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162019
Modeli33-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.2 in110.6 in
Length157.4 in182.0 in
Width69.9 in71.3 in
Height62.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,634 lb.3,867 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Total Requested164097%
Total Not Requested503%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
175/60R19 tires200No
155/70R19 tires200No
Total Requested155053%
Total Not Requested140047%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested131579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested155063%
Total Not Requested90037%

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