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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: $41,875

BMW i3   
Difference: $17,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,105

BMW i3   
Difference: $16,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201120112011
Modeli35-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,350 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $38,220 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500      
Park Assistant Package 1,000      
Tera World 2,700      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Heated front seats 350 500 500 500
Driver Assistance Package   1,350 1,350 1,750
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750  
Premium Package   1,800 1,800  
Navigation system   1,900 1,900  
iPod integration   400 400 400
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400 2,400
Xenon HID headlights   900    
App support   250 250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Rearview camera   400 400 400
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275      
Park Assistant Package 910      
Tera World 2,455      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Heated front seats 320 455 455 455
Driver Assistance Package   1,230 1,230 1,595
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685  
Premium Package   1,640 1,640  
Navigation system   1,730 1,730  
iPod integration   365 365 365
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185 2,185
Xenon HID headlights   820    
App support   230 230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Rearview camera   365 365 365
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Proximity key   910 910 910
Options (change) 7,100 13,025 12,125 7,525
Options (change) 6,460 11,865 11,045 6,855
Destination 925 875 875 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $41,875 $58,950 $63,100 $68,600
Total Invoice $38,105 $54,385 $58,210 $63,315

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,453
Model Year2014201120112011
Modeli35-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionA1T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$41,875$58,950$63,100$68,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,980-1,980-1,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,875$56,970$61,120$66,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,150$9,650
Total Invoice$38,105$54,385$58,210$63,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,827-1,827-1,827
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,105$52,558$56,383$61,488
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,825$8,930

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2014201120112011
Modeli35-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heat pump$250   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0   
7.2 kW onboard charger$500   
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0   
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125$125
Handwriting recognition$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
iPod integration $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
S Voice support$0   
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Text dictation$50   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Digital instruments$0   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
LED headlights$1000   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Tachometer $75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Total Value of Features$5,200$7,180$7,180$7,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,980$1,980$1,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,827-1,827-1,827

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20142011
Modeli35-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in116.9 in
Length157.4 in193.1 in
Width69.9 in73.2 in
Height62.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft318.4 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 system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested104062%
Total Not Requested65038%
Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested180056%
Total Not Requested140044%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%

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