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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: $24,690

Hyundai Sonata SE   
Difference: $11,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,378

Hyundai Sonata SE   
Difference: $10,307

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201320132013201320132013
Modeli3SonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimBaseSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0THybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,400 $23,545 $25,095 $25,845 $27,595 $25,650 $30,550
Base Invoice $39,690 $22,277 $23,727 $24,170 $25,790 $24,248 $28,674
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550            
Floor mats   100 100 100 100 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250 250     250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500            
Floor mats   80 80 80 80 80 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   226 226     226  
Options (change) 550 350 350 100 100 350 100
Options (change) 500 306 306 80 80 306 80
Destination 995 795 795 795 795 795 795
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $36,445 $24,690 $26,240 $26,740 $28,490 $26,795 $31,445
Total Invoice $33,685 $23,378 $24,828 $25,045 $26,665 $25,349 $29,549

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,677
Model Year2016201320132013201320132013
Modeli3SonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimBaseSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0THybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E200hp I4274hp I4198hp I4274hp I4159hp I4 H159hp I4 H
TransmissionA1T6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4104, 6104, 6360, 7360, 7104, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/45-18225/45-18215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16215/55-17
Total Price$36,445$24,690$26,240$26,740$28,490$26,795$31,445
Adjustments for Features-3,025-775-1,100-3,025-3,1250-2,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,420$23,915$25,140$23,715$25,365$26,795$28,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$1,425$0$1,650$3,080$4,930
Total Invoice$33,685$23,378$24,828$25,045$26,665$25,349$29,549
Adjustments for Features-2,796-734-1,041-2,833-2,9250-2,631
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,889$22,644$23,787$22,212$23,740$25,349$26,918
Cost Above Minimum$0$432$1,575$0$1,528$3,137$4,706

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2016201320132013201320132013
Modeli3SonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimBaseSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0THybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800      
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0      
FWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250      
Rearview camera      $200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75      
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150      
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100      
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Heat pump$250      
Rain-sensing wipers$175      
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175      
Residual heat$50      
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0      
7.2 kW onboard charger$500      
Automatic start / stop     $150$150
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
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325  
CD player $125$125  $125$125
HD radio$50  $50$50 $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system$600     $600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250      
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200      
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information      $25
Voice control for external devices$0      
Voice control for nav and audio      $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75      
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75      
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback     $100$100
Digital instruments$0      
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    $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$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100$100 $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats   $200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    $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$100
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 $100  
Total Value of Features$6,725$4,475$4,800$6,725$6,825$3,700$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,025$775$1,100$3,025$3,125$0$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,796-734-1,041-2,833-2,9250-2,631

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20162013
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.3,200 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 Hybrid

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

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