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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: $20,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,105

BMW i3   
Difference: $20,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420172017
Modeli35-Series5-Series
TrimBase530i540i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,350 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $38,220 $48,295 $53,180
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500    
Park Assistant Package 1,000    
Tera World 2,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 700 700
Heated front seats 350 500 500
Lighting Package   1,050  
Driver Assistance Plus II   1,700 1,700
Driving Assistance Package   1,800 1,800
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,400 1,400
Premium Package   2,300 1,950
Upholstered instrument panel   500 500
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275    
Park Assistant Package 910    
Tera World 2,455    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 645 645
Heated front seats 320 455 455
Lighting Package   965  
Driver Assistance Plus II   1,565 1,565
Driving Assistance Package   1,655 1,655
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,290 1,290
Premium Package   2,115 1,795
Upholstered instrument panel   460 460
Options (change) 7,100 9,950 8,550
Options (change) 6,460 9,150 7,865
Destination 925 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $41,875 $62,145 $65,995
Total Invoice $38,105 $58,440 $62,040

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,583
Model Year201420172017
Modeli35-Series5-Series
TrimBase530i540i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionA1T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$41,875$62,145$65,995
Adjustments for Features0-7,180-7,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,875$54,965$58,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,850
Total Invoice$38,105$58,440$62,040
Adjustments for Features0-6,752-6,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,105$51,688$55,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,602

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201420172017
Modeli35-Series5-Series
TrimBase530i540i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000$1000
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Evasive maneuver assist $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side collision intervention $200$200
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heat pump$250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice recorder $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Cornering lights $50$50
Digital instruments$0  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,650$11,830$11,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,180$7,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,752-6,750

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20142017
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 Weight2,635 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

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 Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Total Requested1690100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 530i

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95045%
Total Not Requested115055%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested140063%
Total Not Requested82537%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested75049%
Total Not Requested77551%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95045%
Total Not Requested115055%

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