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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: $99,375

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $36,327

Lowest Total Invoice: $91,720

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $33,562

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
Modeli85-Series
TrimBaseM5
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $136,500 $90,200
Base Invoice $126,260 $83,165
Giga World 2,000  
Driver Assistance Package   1,900
App support   250
Head-up display (HUD)   1,300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
Wood trim   0
Giga World 1,820  
Driver Assistance Package   1,730
App support   230
Head-up display (HUD)   1,185
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,185
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 2,000 6,950
Options (change) 1,820 6,330
Destination 995 925
Gas Tax -3,793 1,300
Total Price $135,702 $99,375
Total Invoice $125,282 $91,720

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series M5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,157
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,251
Model Year20152013
Modeli85-Series
TrimBaseM5
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine357hp I3 PiH560hp V8
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20265/40-19
Total Price$135,702$99,375
Adjustments for Features0-1,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$135,702$97,545
Total Invoice$125,282$91,720
Adjustments for Features0-1,689
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$125,282$90,031

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152013
Modeli85-Series
TrimBaseM5
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure collision mitigation$50 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0 
7 kWh battery pack$0 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
MP3-compatible player $50
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Text dictation$50 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,300$8,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,689

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152013
Modeli85-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in116.9 in
Length184.9 in193.1 in
Width76.5 in73.2 in
Height50.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0%
Total Not Requested0%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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