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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: $73,895

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $66,007

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,170

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $60,977

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
Modeli85-Series
TrimBase550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $140,700 $62,000
Base Invoice $130,125 $57,220
Giga World 2,000  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500
Sport Package   2,600
Driver Assistance Package   3,500
AWD   2,300
Proximity key   1,000
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
App support   250
Giga World 1,820  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475
Sport Package   2,365
Driver Assistance Package   3,185
AWD   2,115
Proximity key   910
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
App support   230
Options (change) 2,000 11,000
Options (change) 1,820 10,055
Destination 995 895
Gas Tax -3,793 0
Total Price $139,902 $73,895
Total Invoice $129,147 $68,170

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $67,062
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,950
Model Year20162012
Modeli85-Series
TrimBase550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine357hp I3 PiH400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/29 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20245/40-19
Total Price$139,902$73,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$139,902$72,840
Total Invoice$129,147$68,170
Adjustments for Features0-973
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$129,147$67,197

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20162012
Modeli85-Series
TrimBase550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
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 
Hill descent control $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
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 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0 
7 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
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 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation$50 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
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
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 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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$7,150$8,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-973

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20162012
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 Weight3,455 lb.4,519 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 550i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%

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