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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: $23,180

Hyundai Sonata SE   
Difference: $12,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,632

Hyundai Sonata SE   
Difference: $10,833

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420082008
Modeli3SonataSonata
TrimBaseSELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,350 $19,570 $22,470
Base Invoice $38,220 $18,224 $21,035
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Heated front seats 350    
3.3L V6   2,850 1,700
Floor mats   85 85
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Heated front seats 320    
3.3L V6   2,665 1,572
Floor mats   68 68
Options (change) 900 2,935 1,785
Options (change) 820 2,733 1,640
Destination 925 675 675
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $35,675 $23,180 $24,930
Total Invoice $32,465 $21,632 $23,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,057
Model Year201420082008
Modeli3SonataSonata
TrimBaseSELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E234hp V6234hp V6
TransmissionA1T5T5
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 480, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$35,675$23,180$24,930
Adjustments for Features-3,0500-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,625$23,180$23,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50
Total Invoice$32,465$21,632$23,350
Adjustments for Features-2,7760-1,592
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,689$21,632$21,758
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$126

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201420082008
Modeli3SonataSonata
TrimBaseSELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
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  
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Heat pump$250  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player $125 
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system$600  
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
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 $150
Compass  $0
Digital instruments$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Outside temperature display$50 $50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,925$2,875$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,050$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7760-1,592

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20142008
Modeli3Sonata
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in107.4 in
Length157.4 in188.9 in
Width69.9 in72.1 in
Height62.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,634 lb.3,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata SE

3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
FeatureValueRequested?
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
FeatureValueRequested?
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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