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BMW i3 vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,595

BMW i3   
Difference: $99,007

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,710

BMW i3   
Difference: $92,372

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
Modeli3i8
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $44,450 $143,400
Base Invoice $42,020 $134,040
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,350  
Tera World 2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Giga World   2,000
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,160  
Tera World 2,390  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Giga World   1,840
Options (change) 5,650 2,000
Options (change) 5,195 1,840
Destination 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 -3,793
Total Price $43,595 $142,602
Total Invoice $40,710 $133,082

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $95,657
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $89,246
Model Year20172017
Modeli3i8
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine168hp E357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19215/45-20
Total Price$43,595$142,602
Adjustments for Features0-3,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,595$139,252
Total Invoice$40,710$133,082
Adjustments for Features0-3,126
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,710$129,956

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW i8

Model Year20172017
Modeli3i8
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger $0
33 kWh battery pack$0 
7 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
Automatic start / stop $150
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,800$8,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,126

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW i8

Model Year20172017
Modeli3i8
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.2 in110.2 in
Length157.4 in184.9 in
Width69.9 in76.5 in
Height62.1 in50.8 in
Curb Weight2,962 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in61.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in51.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft34.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft34.7 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 system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Total Requested99059%
Total Not Requested70041%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested190073%
Total Not Requested70027%

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