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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: $41,995

BMW i3   
Difference: $3,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,240

BMW i3   
Difference: $2,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172010
Modeli33-Series
TrimBase328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $44,450 $35,700
Base Invoice $42,020 $33,025
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 550
Sunroof 1,000  
Steering-linked headlights   900
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750
Navigation system   2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
HD radio   350
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   500
Adaptive cruise control   2,400
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,160  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 500
Sunroof 920  
Steering-linked headlights   820
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685
Navigation system   1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
HD radio   315
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   455
Adaptive cruise control   2,135
Options (change) 4,050 9,150
Options (change) 3,725 8,280
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $41,995 $45,725
Total Invoice $39,240 $42,180

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,276
Model Year20172010
Modeli33-Series
TrimBase328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine168hp E230hp I6
TransmissionA1M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/45-17
Total Price$41,995$45,725
Adjustments for Features-1,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,565$45,725
Total Invoice$39,240$42,180
Adjustments for Features-1,3360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,904$42,180

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172010
Modeli33-Series
TrimBase328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Tires, run-flat $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
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
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
S Voice support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Digital instruments$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats$75 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$6,900$5,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3360

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172010
Modeli33-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.2 in108.7 in
Length157.4 in178.2 in
Width69.9 in71.5 in
Height62.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight2,962 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested1157%
Total Not Requested157593%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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