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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: $42,995

BMW i3   
Difference: $6,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,160

BMW i3   
Difference: $6,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720152015
Modeli33-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $44,450 $41,950 $43,450
Base Invoice $42,020 $39,275 $40,655
Park Assistant Package 1,000    
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 550 550
Sunroof 1,000    
Steering-linked headlights   900 900
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Driver Assistance Package   950 950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200
Heated front seats   500 500
Semi-automated parking system   500 500
Park Assistant Package 920    
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,160    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 500 500
Sunroof 920    
Steering-linked headlights   820 820
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Driver Assistance Package   865 865
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090 1,090
Heated front seats   455 455
Semi-automated parking system   455 455
Options (change) 5,050 6,750 6,750
Options (change) 4,645 6,140 6,140
Destination 995 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $42,995 $49,695 $51,195
Total Invoice $40,160 $46,410 $47,790

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,056
Model Year201720152015
Modeli33-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine168hp E240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionA1T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$42,995$49,695$51,195
Adjustments for Features0-3,420-3,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,995$46,275$47,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$40,160$46,410$47,790
Adjustments for Features0-3,194-3,099
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,160$43,216$44,691
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,475

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201720152015
Modeli33-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heat pump$250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
Automatic start / stop $150$150
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Text dictation$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,275$8,695$8,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,420$3,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,194-3,099

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172015
Modeli33-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.2 in110.6 in
Length157.4 in182.1 in
Width69.9 in71.3 in
Height62.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,962 lb.3,546 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
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
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-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Total Requested139082%
Total Not Requested30018%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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