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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: $53,760

BMW 1-Series M Coupe   
Difference: $88,842

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,665

BMW 1-Series M Coupe   
Difference: $83,417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
Modeli81-Series
TrimBaseM Coupe
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $143,400 $46,135
Base Invoice $134,040 $42,645
Giga World 2,000  
Convenience Package   2,700
Premium Package   2,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
App support   250
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Heated front seats   500
Giga World 1,840  
Convenience Package   2,455
Premium Package   2,185
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
App support   230
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 2,000 6,750
Options (change) 1,840 6,145
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax -3,793 0
Total Price $142,602 $53,760
Total Invoice $133,082 $49,665

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series M Coupe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $83,422
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78,359
Model Year20172011
Modeli81-Series
TrimBaseM Coupe
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine357hp I3 PiH335hp I6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/29 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20245/35-19
Total Price$142,602$53,760
Adjustments for Features-5,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$137,182$53,760
Total Invoice$133,082$49,665
Adjustments for Features-5,0580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$128,024$49,665

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20172011
Modeli81-Series
TrimBaseM Coupe
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $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 warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
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
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
CD player $125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
S Voice support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede trim $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,550$4,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0580

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20172011
Modeli81-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in104.7 in
Length184.9 in171.7 in
Width76.5 in68.8 in
Height50.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,455 lb.3,362 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 M Coupe

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested124093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested190581%
Total Not Requested45019%

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