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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: $40,875

BMW i3   
Difference: $20,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,195

BMW i3   
Difference: $18,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142006
Modeli35-Series
TrimBase530i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $41,350 $51,400
Base Invoice $38,220 $46,955
Tera World 2,700  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 350 500
Premium Package   2,100
Navigation system   1,800
Satellite radio   595
Obstacle detection, rear   700
Proximity key   1,000
Adaptive cruise control   2,200
Tera World 2,455  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 320 455
Premium Package   1,910
Navigation system   1,640
Satellite radio   540
Obstacle detection, rear   635
Proximity key   910
Adaptive cruise control   2,000
Options (change) 6,100 8,895
Options (change) 5,550 8,090
Destination 925 695
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $40,875 $60,990
Total Invoice $37,195 $55,740

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,841
Model Year20142006
Modeli35-Series
TrimBase530i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine168hp E255hp I6
TransmissionA1M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/50-17
Total Price$40,875$60,990
Adjustments for Features0-1,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,875$59,125
Total Invoice$37,195$55,740
Adjustments for Features0-1,704
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,195$54,036

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20142006
Modeli35-Series
TrimBase530i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo organizer $100
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
S Voice support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Heated mirrors $25
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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height 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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$6,265$8,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,704

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20142006
Modeli35-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.2 in113.6 in
Length157.4 in191.2 in
Width69.9 in72.7 in
Height62.1 in58.7 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.3,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft358.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested155048%
Total Not Requested165052%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested159094%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

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