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BMW i3 vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW i3 vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $42,445 BMW i3 | |||||
| Difference: $20,382 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Model | i3 | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | Base | 530i | 530e | 540i | M550i |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $42,400 | $54,200 | $57,200 | $59,450 | $76,800 |
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | 2,500 | ||||
| Park Assistant Package | 1,000 | ||||
| Tera World | 2,500 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Executive Tier | 2,100 | 2,100 | 2,100 | ||
| Premium Tier | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,300 | ||
| Driving Assistance Package | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 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 | ||||
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | 2,275 | ||||
| Park Assistant Package | 910 | ||||
| Tera World | 2,275 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 505 | 505 | 505 | |
| Executive Tier | 1,930 | 1,930 | 1,930 | ||
| Premium Tier | 2,115 | 2,115 | 2,115 | ||
| Driving Assistance Package | 1,565 | 1,565 | 1,565 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 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) | 6,550 | 9,300 | 9,300 | 7,850 | 2,800 |
| Options (change) | 5,960 | 8,555 | 8,555 | 7,220 | 2,575 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | -7,500 | 0 | -4,668 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $42,445 | $64,495 | $62,827 | $68,295 | $80,595 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW 5-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW i3 | |||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series M550i | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,752 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,938 | |||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Model | i3 | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | Base | 530i | 530e | 540i | M550i |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 168hp E | 248hp I4 | 181hp I4 PiH | 335hp I6 H | 523hp V8 |
| Transmission | A1 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 100, 4 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 155/70-19 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 |
| Total Price | $42,445 | $64,495 | $62,827 | $68,295 | $80,595 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,705 | -5,630 | -5,705 | -8,205 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $42,445 | $58,790 | $57,197 | $62,590 | $72,390 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,593 | $0 | $5,393 | $15,193 |
Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2015 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Model | i3 | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | Base | 530i | 530e | 540i | M550i |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 1-speed automatic | $800 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heat pump | $250 | ||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| 12 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||||
| 18 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||||
| 3.5 kW onboard charger | $0 | ||||
| 7.2 kW onboard charger | $500 | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| DC quick-charging capability | $750 | ||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | ||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Active grille shutters | $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 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Gesture control system | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | ||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $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 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $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 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,525 | $10,230 | $10,155 | $10,230 | $12,730 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $5,705 | $5,630 | $5,705 | $8,205 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -845 | -437 | -686 | -363 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2015 | 2021 |
| Model | i3 | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 117.1 in |
| Length | 157.4 in | 195.8 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 73.5 in |
| Height | 62.1 in | 58.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,635 lb. | 3,766 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.4 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.6 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 0.0 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 50.4 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 36.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 2.8 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.8 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW i3
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Text dictation | 50 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | Yes |
| S Voice support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 990 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 41% |
| Park Assistant Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Tera World | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | Yes |
| 155/70R19 tires | 200 | No |
| 175/60R19 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 2550 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 14% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Executive Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power door closers | 300 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 62% |
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 42% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 65% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Executive Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power door closers | 300 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 62% |
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 42% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 65% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i
| Executive Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power door closers | 300 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 62% |
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 42% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 65% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i
| Parking Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 47% |
| Active Driving Assistant | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 31% |
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