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BMW i3 vs. smart fortwo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. smart fortwo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,750

smart fortwo Electric Drive passion   
Difference: $17,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,826

smart fortwo Electric Drive passion   
Difference: $17,334

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
Modeli3fortwofortwo
TrimBaseElectric Drive passionElectric Drive prime
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $44,450 $25,290 $26,640
Base Invoice $42,020 $23,520 $24,775
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 350 350
Rain-sensing wipers   120  
Navigation system   1,290 1,290
Center armrest(s), front row   100 100
Fog lights   110  
Heated front seats   240  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 326 326
Rain-sensing wipers   112  
Navigation system   1,200 1,200
Center armrest(s), front row   93 93
Fog lights   102  
Heated front seats   223  
Options (change) 700 2,210 1,740
Options (change) 645 2,056 1,619
Destination 995 750 750
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $38,645 $20,750 $21,630
Total Invoice $36,160 $18,826 $19,644

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. smart fortwo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: smart fortwo Electric Drive prime
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,126
Model Year201720182018
Modeli3fortwofortwo
TrimBaseElectric Drive passionElectric Drive prime
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine168hp E80hp I0 E80hp I0 E
TransmissionA1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)129/106 MPG124/94 MPG124/94 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 2?, 2
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19165/65-15165/65-15
Total Price$38,645$20,750$21,630
Adjustments for Features-3,8650-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,780$20,750$20,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$470$0
Total Invoice$36,160$18,826$19,644
Adjustments for Features-3,6160-1,226
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,544$18,826$18,418
Cost Above Minimum$0$408$0

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. smart fortwo

Model Year201720182018
Modeli3fortwofortwo
TrimBaseElectric Drive passionElectric Drive prime
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heat pump$250  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack $0$0
33 kWh battery pack$0  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Digital instruments$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Total Value of Features$5,875$2,010$3,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,865$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6160-1,226

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. smart fortwo

Model Year20172018
Modeli3fortwo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in73.7 in
Length157.4 in106.1 in
Width69.9 in65.5 in
Height62.1 in61.2 in
Curb Weight2,961 lb.2,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft37.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft37.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
smart fortwo Electric Drive passion

Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Fog lights
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%

Option Package Details
smart fortwo Electric Drive prime

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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