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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: $7,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720202020
Modeli33-Series3-Series
TrimBase330iM340i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,450 $40,750 $54,000
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 550 550
Sunroof 1,000    
Driving Assistance Package   500 500
Convenience Tier   1,750  
Premium Tier   2,900 2,900
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,160    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 505 505
Sunroof 920    
Driving Assistance Package   460 460
Convenience Tier   1,610  
Premium Tier   2,670 2,670
Obstacle detection, rear   690 690
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105 1,105
Options (change) 4,050 7,650 5,900
Options (change) 3,725 7,040 5,430
Destination 995 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $41,995 $49,395 $60,895

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW i3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,145
Model Year201720202020
Modeli33-Series3-Series
TrimBase330iM340i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E255hp I4382hp I6
TransmissionA1T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$41,995$49,395$60,895
Adjustments for Features0-2,880-3,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,995$46,515$57,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,250

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201720202020
Modeli33-Series3-Series
TrimBase330iM340i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera $200$200
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$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
Rear wiper$175  
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 
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Surround sound  $250
Text dictation$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, 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
Total Value of Features$3,300$6,180$6,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,880$3,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-468-330

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172020
Modeli33-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in112.2 in
Length157.4 in185.7 in
Width69.9 in71.9 in
Height62.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight2,962 lb.3,590 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft316.9 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-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%

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?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

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%
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%

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