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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: $32,910

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $6,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,066

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $4,894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
Modeli3Sonata
TrimBaseLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,400 $31,900
Base Invoice $39,690 $30,081
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Floor mats   125
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Floor mats   100
Options (change) 3,050 125
Options (change) 2,775 100
Destination 995 885
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $38,945 $32,910
Total Invoice $35,960 $31,066

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,128
Model Year20162018
Modeli3Sonata
TrimBaseLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E245hp I4
TransmissionA1T8
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)137/111 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19235/45-18
Total Price$38,945$32,910
Adjustments for Features0-4,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,945$28,425
Total Invoice$35,960$31,066
Adjustments for Features0-4,234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,960$26,832

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20162018
Modeli3Sonata
TrimBaseLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Sunshades, second row $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $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
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,515$10,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,234

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20162018
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 Weight2,634 lb.3,492 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%

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