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BMW i3 vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,710

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $11,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,020

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $10,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
Modeli3SonataSonata
TrimBaseLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,450 $27,400 $31,900
Base Invoice $42,020 $25,896 $30,081
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700    
Sunroof 1,000    
Ultimate Package+   2,300  
Floor mats   125 125
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,160    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645    
Sunroof 920    
Ultimate Package+   2,139  
Floor mats   100 100
Options (change) 4,050 2,425 125
Options (change) 3,725 2,239 100
Destination 995 885 885
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $41,995 $30,710 $32,910
Total Invoice $39,240 $29,020 $31,066

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,206
Model Year201720182018
Modeli3SonataSonata
TrimBaseLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E185hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionA1T6T8
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$41,995$30,710$32,910
Adjustments for Features0-3,160-3,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,995$27,550$29,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,125
Total Invoice$39,240$29,020$31,066
Adjustments for Features0-2,986-3,054
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,240$26,034$28,012
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,978

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201720182018
Modeli3SonataSonata
TrimBaseLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heat pump$250  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
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$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Text dictation$50  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,415$9,575$9,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,160$3,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,986-3,054

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20172018
Modeli3Sonata
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in110.4 in
Length157.4 in191.1 in
Width69.9 in73.4 in
Height62.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,962 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft316.3 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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested127575%
Total Not Requested41525%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Ultimate Package+
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Sunshades, second row125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Wireless charging station75No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested212552%
Total Not Requested200048%

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