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BMW i8 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $67,620

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $74,982

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,470

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $70,612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
Modeli83-Series
TrimBaseM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $143,400 $56,500
Base Invoice $134,040 $52,160
Giga World 2,000  
Technology Package   3,250
Premium Package   1,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Obstacle detection, rear   350
HD radio   350
iPod integration   400
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Leather door panel trim   1,100
Sunroof   0
Rear spoiler   0
Giga World 1,840  
Technology Package   2,960
Premium Package   1,730
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Obstacle detection, rear   320
HD radio   315
iPod integration   365
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Leather door panel trim   1,000
Sunroof   0
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 2,000 8,995
Options (change) 1,840 8,185
Destination 995 825
Gas Tax -3,793 1,300
Total Price $142,602 $67,620
Total Invoice $133,082 $62,470

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $70,887
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,790
Model Year20172008
Modeli83-Series
TrimBaseM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine357hp I3 PiH414hp V8
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20245/40-18
Total Price$142,602$67,620
Adjustments for Features-4,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$138,507$67,620
Total Invoice$133,082$62,470
Adjustments for Features-3,8220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$129,260$62,470

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172008
Modeli83-Series
TrimBaseM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
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 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
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
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
S Voice support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
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 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats $300
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,765$4,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8220

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172008
Modeli83-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in108.7 in
Length184.9 in181.1 in
Width76.5 in70.2 in
Height50.8 in54.1 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,352 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft311.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

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