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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: $41,995

BMW i3   
Difference: $21,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,240

BMW i3   
Difference: $19,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172010
Modeli35-Series
TrimBase535i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $44,450 $55,950
Base Invoice $42,020 $51,655
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Sunroof 1,000  
Navigation system   1,900
Value Package   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Proximity key   1,000
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,160  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Sunroof 920  
Navigation system   1,730
Value Package   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Proximity key   910
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,135
Options (change) 4,050 6,645
Options (change) 3,725 6,000
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $41,995 $63,470
Total Invoice $39,240 $58,530

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,187
Model Year20172010
Modeli35-Series
TrimBase535i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine168hp E300hp 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$41,995$63,470
Adjustments for Features0-3,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,995$60,105
Total Invoice$39,240$58,530
Adjustments for Features0-3,103
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,240$55,427

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172010
Modeli35-Series
TrimBase535i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
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
Universal garage door opener$100 
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 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo organizer $100
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
S Voice support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Text dictation$50 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments$0 
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
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
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$6,265$9,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,103

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172010
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 Weight2,962 lb.3,660 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

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested82549%
Total Not Requested86551%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30017%
Total Not Requested145083%

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