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BMW i8 vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,595

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $94,107

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,425

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $86,857

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
Modeli81-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $136,500 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $126,260 $28,885 $36,335
Giga World 2,000    
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Premium Package   3,400 1,750
BMW Assist   650 650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
App support   250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Heated front seats   500 500
Convenience Package   1,650  
Obstacle detection, rear     380
Proximity key     500
Giga World 1,820    
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Premium Package   3,095 1,595
BMW Assist   590 590
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
App support   230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Heated front seats   455 455
Convenience Package   1,500  
Obstacle detection, rear     345
Proximity key     455
Options (change) 2,000 9,500 7,080
Options (change) 1,820 8,645 6,445
Destination 995 895 895
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $135,702 $41,595 $47,275
Total Invoice $125,282 $38,425 $43,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $88,337
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,530
Model Year201520122012
Modeli81-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine357hp I3 PiH230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$135,702$41,595$47,275
Adjustments for Features-5,7700-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$129,932$41,595$47,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,530
Total Invoice$125,282$38,425$43,675
Adjustments for Features-5,3270-139
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$119,955$38,425$43,536
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,111

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201520122012
Modeli81-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure collision mitigation$50  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0  
7 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Rear spoiler  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
S Voice support$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound$250  
Text dictation$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,800$4,030$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,770$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3270-139

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20152012
Modeli81-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in104.7 in
Length184.9 in172.2 in
Width76.5 in68.8 in
Height50.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested233059%
Total Not Requested165041%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested153097%
Total Not Requested503%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

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