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BMW i3 vs. Toyota Prius Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Toyota Prius Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,765

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $10,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,631

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $9,689

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
Modeli3PriusPrius
TrimBaseFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,450 $29,805 $39,525
Base Invoice $42,020 $27,744 $37,945
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700    
Floor mats   200 200
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,160    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645    
Floor mats   127 127
Options (change) 3,050 200 200
Options (change) 2,805 127 127
Destination 995 760 760
Gas Tax -7,500 0 -2,500
Total Price $40,995 $30,765 $37,985
Total Invoice $38,320 $28,631 $36,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Five
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,609
Model Year201720122012
Modeli3PriusPrius
TrimBaseFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine168hp E98hp I4 H98hp I4 PiH
TransmissionA1CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4120, 8120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19215/45-17195/65-15
Total Price$40,995$30,765$37,985
Adjustments for Features-2,2250-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,770$30,765$37,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,320
Total Invoice$38,320$28,631$36,332
Adjustments for Features-2,0800-861
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,240$28,631$35,471
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,840

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201720122012
Modeli3PriusPrius
TrimBaseFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
CVT $1000$1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app$25 $25
Remote climate control  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heat pump$250  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack$0  
4 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
Automatic start / stop $150$150
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 $200
Text dictation$50  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$5,665$3,440$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,225$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0800-861

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20172012
Modeli3Prius
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in106.3 in
Length157.4 in176.4 in
Width69.9 in68.7 in
Height62.1 in58.7 in
Curb Weight2,962 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft339.6 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 system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested1257%
Total Not Requested156593%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Five

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Advanced

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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