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BMW i3 vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,595

BMW i3   
Difference: $12,432

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,550

BMW i3   
Difference: $11,742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018201820182018
Modeli35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,450 $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400
Base Invoice $42,020 $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940
Tera World 2,600          
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,350          
Park Assistant Package 1,000          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 550 550 550 550  
Sunroof 1,000          
Executive Tier   2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100  
Premium Tier   2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300  
Driving Assistance Package   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 700
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450      
Parking Assistance Package           700
Active Driving Assistant           900
Wood trim           0
Heated front seats           500
Tera World 2,390          
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,160          
Park Assistant Package 920          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 505 505 505 505  
Sunroof 920          
Executive Tier   1,930 1,930 1,930 1,930  
Premium Tier   2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115  
Driving Assistance Package   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105 645
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335      
Parking Assistance Package           645
Active Driving Assistant           830
Wood trim           0
Heated front seats           455
Options (change) 7,650 9,300 9,300 7,850 7,850 2,800
Options (change) 7,035 8,555 8,555 7,220 7,220 2,575
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0 -4,668 0 0 0
Total Price $45,595 $62,695 $58,027 $66,545 $70,845 $77,195
Total Invoice $42,550 $58,960 $54,292 $62,555 $66,555 $72,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,702
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,316
Model Year201720182018201820182018
Modeli35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8
TransmissionA1T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$45,595$62,695$58,027$66,545$70,845$77,195
Adjustments for Features0-4,805-4,730-4,805-6,755-7,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,595$57,890$53,297$61,740$64,090$69,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,593$0$8,443$10,793$16,593
Total Invoice$42,550$58,960$54,292$62,555$66,555$72,510
Adjustments for Features0-4,519-4,426-4,517-6,346-6,862
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,550$54,441$49,866$58,038$60,209$65,648
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,575$0$8,172$10,343$15,782

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201720182018201820182018
Modeli35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850     
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Power door closers $300$300$300$300 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500$500
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control    $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0     
Rearview camera$200     
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75     
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heat pump$250     
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175     
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0   
33 kWh battery pack$0     
7.2 kW onboard charger$500     
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
DC quick-charging capability$750     
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Body kit     $0
Carbon fiber body structure$0     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler$200    $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Gesture control system $100$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Digital instruments$0     
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 $25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Tachometer $75$75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,525$9,330$9,255$9,330$11,280$11,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,805$4,730$4,805$6,755$7,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,519-4,426-4,517-6,346-6,862

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172018
Modeli35-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in117.1 in
Length157.4 in194.6 in
Width69.9 in73.5 in
Height62.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,962 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested220085%
Total Not Requested40015%
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 information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Total Requested99059%
Total Not Requested70041%
Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested120062%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested45035%
Total Not Requested85065%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested120062%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested45035%
Total Not Requested85065%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested120062%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested45035%
Total Not Requested85065%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested120062%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested45035%
Total Not Requested85065%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

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