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BMW i8 vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $59,027

BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance   
Difference: $83,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,212

BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance   
Difference: $77,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018201820182018
Modeli85-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $143,400 $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400
Base Invoice $134,040 $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940
Giga World 2,000          
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450      
Premium Tier   2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300  
Executive Tier   2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100  
Driving Assistance Package   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 700
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 1,000 700 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550  
Parking Assistance Package           700
Heated front seats           500
Wood trim           0
Giga World 1,840          
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335      
Premium Tier   2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115  
Executive Tier   1,930 1,930 1,930 1,930  
Driving Assistance Package   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105 645
Adaptive dampers - electrical   920 920 645 645  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505  
Parking Assistance Package           645
Heated front seats           455
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 2,000 10,300 10,300 8,550 8,550 3,600
Options (change) 1,840 9,475 9,475 7,865 7,865 3,310
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax -3,793 0 -4,668 0 0 0
Total Price $142,602 $63,695 $59,027 $67,245 $71,545 $77,995
Total Invoice $133,082 $59,880 $55,212 $63,200 $67,200 $73,245

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $87,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,125
Model Year201720182018201820182018
Modeli85-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine357hp I3 PiH248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$142,602$63,695$59,027$67,245$71,545$77,995
Adjustments for Features0-3,555-3,480-3,555-5,505-6,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$142,602$60,140$55,547$63,690$66,040$71,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,593$0$8,143$10,493$16,243
Total Invoice$133,082$59,880$55,212$63,200$67,200$73,245
Adjustments for Features0-3,342-3,255-3,341-5,171-5,827
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$133,082$56,538$51,957$59,859$62,029$67,418
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,581$0$7,902$10,072$15,461

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201720182018201820182018
Modeli85-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700   $1700$1700
RWD $0$0$0  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Power door closers $300$300$300$300 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Hill descent control    $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150     
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0     
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0   
7 kWh battery pack$0     
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Mid-engine configuration$0     
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Body kit     $0
Carbon fiber body structure$0     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler     $200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150     
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Gesture control system $100$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250    $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,925$7,480$7,405$7,480$9,430$10,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,555$3,480$3,555$5,505$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,342-3,255-3,341-5,171-5,827

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172018
Modeli85-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in117.1 in
Length184.9 in194.6 in
Width76.5 in73.5 in
Height50.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%

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