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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: $42,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $15,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,145

BMW i3   
Difference: $14,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201220122012
Modeli35-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,400 $46,900 $52,500 $62,000
Base Invoice $39,690 $43,330 $48,480 $57,220
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500      
Tera World 2,500      
Park Assistant Package 1,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Technology Package   1,850 1,850  
Premium Package   2,250    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400 2,400
App support   250 250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Semi-automated parking system   500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear     750  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275      
Tera World 2,275      
Park Assistant Package 910      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Technology Package   1,685 1,685  
Premium Package   2,050    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185 2,185
App support   230 230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Proximity key   910 910 910
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Semi-automated parking system   455 455 455
Obstacle detection, rear     685  
Options (change) 6,550 10,125 8,625 5,475
Options (change) 5,960 9,220 7,855 4,985
Destination 995 895 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $42,445 $57,920 $62,020 $68,370
Total Invoice $39,145 $53,445 $57,230 $63,100

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,004
Model Year2016201220122012
Modeli35-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionA1T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$42,445$57,920$62,020$68,370
Adjustments for Features0-1,405-955-1,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,445$56,515$61,065$67,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550$10,600
Total Invoice$39,145$53,445$57,230$63,100
Adjustments for Features0-1,296-881-1,158
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,145$52,149$56,349$61,942
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,200$9,793

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2016201220122012
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
Power trunk closer $350  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
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   
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
DC quick-charging capability$750   
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
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
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   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Total Value of Features$6,025$7,430$6,980$7,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,405$955$1,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,296-881-1,158

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20162012
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 drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested104062%
Total Not Requested65038%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested155053%
Total Not Requested140047%
Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested125063%
Total Not Requested75037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
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%

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