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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: $23,895

Hyundai Sonata SE   
Difference: $12,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,612

Hyundai Sonata SE   
Difference: $11,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620112011201120112011
Modeli3SonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimBaseSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,400 $22,795 $24,345 $25,495 $27,245 $25,795
Base Invoice $39,690 $21,578 $23,026 $23,847 $25,465 $24,383
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550          
Floor mats   100 100 100 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250 250     250
Navigation Package       2,100 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500          
Floor mats   81 81 81 81 81
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   203 203     203
Navigation Package       1,911 1,911  
Options (change) 550 350 350 2,200 2,200 350
Options (change) 500 284 284 1,992 1,992 284
Destination 995 750 750 750 750 750
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $36,445 $23,895 $25,445 $28,445 $30,195 $26,895
Total Invoice $33,685 $22,612 $24,060 $26,589 $28,207 $25,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,587
Model Year201620112011201120112011
Modeli3SonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimBaseSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E200hp I4274hp I4198hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionA1T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4104, 6104, 6400, 9400, 9104, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/45-18225/45-18215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16
Total Price$36,445$23,895$25,445$28,445$30,195$26,895
Adjustments for Features-3,175-475-800-3,625-3,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,270$23,420$24,645$24,820$26,470$26,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,225$1,400$3,050$3,475
Total Invoice$33,685$22,612$24,060$26,589$28,207$25,417
Adjustments for Features-2,935-449-756-3,388-3,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,750$22,163$23,304$23,201$24,727$25,417
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,141$1,038$2,564$3,254

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201620112011201120112011
Modeli3SonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimBaseSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0     
FWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app$25     
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250     
Rearview camera   $200$200 
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75     
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150     
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100     
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Heat pump$250     
Rain-sensing wipers$175     
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175     
Residual heat$50     
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0     
7.2 kW onboard charger$500     
DC quick-charging capability$750     
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure$0     
Rear spoiler$200     
Sunroof   $900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  $25$25 
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
HD radio$50     
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system$600  $600$600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250     
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Traffic + travel information   $25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0     
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback     $100
Digital instruments$0     
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    $25
LED headlights$1000     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25     
Steering-linked headlights$150     
Tachometer $75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats$200  $200$200 
Heated second row seats   $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Partial leather seating sufaces $450$450   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical     $100
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$6,950$4,250$4,575$7,400$7,500$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,175$475$800$3,625$3,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,935-449-756-3,388-3,4800

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20162011
Modeli3Sonata
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in110.0 in
Length157.4 in189.8 in
Width69.9 in72.2 in
Height62.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.3,162 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata SE 2.0T

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested67552%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested67552%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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