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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: $26,495

Hyundai Sonata SE   
Difference: $13,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,978

Hyundai Sonata SE   
Difference: $12,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720112011201120112011
Modeli3SonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimBaseSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,450 $22,795 $24,345 $25,495 $27,245 $25,795
Base Invoice $42,020 $21,578 $23,026 $23,847 $25,465 $24,383
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700          
Sunroof 1,000          
Navigation and Sunroof Package   2,600 2,600      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250 250      
Floor mats   100 100 100 100 100
Navigation Package       2,100 2,100  
Premium Package           5,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645          
Sunroof 920          
Navigation and Sunroof Package   2,366 2,366      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   203 203      
Floor mats   81 81 81 81 81
Navigation Package       1,911 1,911  
Premium Package           4,550
Options (change) 1,700 2,950 2,950 2,200 2,200 5,100
Options (change) 1,565 2,650 2,650 1,992 1,992 4,631
Destination 995 750 750 750 750 750
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $39,645 $26,495 $28,045 $28,445 $30,195 $31,645
Total Invoice $37,080 $24,978 $26,426 $26,589 $28,207 $29,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,927
Model Year201720112011201120112011
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, 4360, 7360, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/45-18225/45-18215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$39,645$26,495$28,045$28,445$30,195$31,645
Adjustments for Features-2,3250-325-1,500-1,600-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,320$26,495$27,720$26,945$28,595$30,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,225$450$2,100$3,525
Total Invoice$37,080$24,978$26,426$26,589$28,207$29,764
Adjustments for Features-2,1750-306-1,402-1,495-1,528
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,905$24,978$26,120$25,187$26,712$28,236
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,142$209$1,734$3,258

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201720112011201120112011
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
Remote app$25     
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$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 
33 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     
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Rear spoiler$200     
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
HD radio$50    $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250     
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25     
Voice control for external devices$0     
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$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$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats$200  $200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
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$7,100$4,775$5,100$6,275$6,375$6,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,325$0$325$1,500$1,600$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1750-306-1,402-1,495-1,528

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20172011
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 Weight2,962 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 opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Dimension, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested152576%
Total Not Requested47524%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata SE 2.0T

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Dimension, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested152576%
Total Not Requested47524%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

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

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
215/55VR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested127527%
Total Not Requested347573%

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