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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: $51,145

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $91,457

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,215

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $84,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172019
Modeli83-Series
TrimBase330i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $143,400 $40,250
Base Invoice $134,040 $38,115
Giga World 2,000  
Obstacle detection, rear   600
Executive Tier   3,100
Premium Tier   2,900
Convenience Tier   1,750
Driving Assistance Package   500
Blind spot warning system   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Giga World 1,840  
Obstacle detection, rear   550
Executive Tier   2,850
Premium Tier   2,670
Convenience Tier   1,610
Driving Assistance Package   460
Blind spot warning system   460
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Options (change) 2,000 9,900
Options (change) 1,840 9,105
Destination 995 995
Gas Tax -3,793 0
Total Price $142,602 $51,145
Total Invoice $133,082 $48,215

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $91,637
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $85,037
Model Year20172019
Modeli83-Series
TrimBase330i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine357hp I3 PiH255hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20225/45-18
Total Price$142,602$51,145
Adjustments for Features0-180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$142,602$50,965
Total Invoice$133,082$48,215
Adjustments for Features0-170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$133,082$48,045

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172019
Modeli83-Series
TrimBase330i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0 
7 kWh battery pack$0 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD player $125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
DVD-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation$50 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,500$5,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-170

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172019
Modeli83-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in112.2 in
Length184.9 in185.7 in
Width76.5 in71.9 in
Height50.8 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,590 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft316.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested160065%
Total Not Requested85035%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1665100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested50028%
Total Not Requested130072%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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