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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: $66,595

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $76,007

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,615

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $70,467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
Modeli85-Series
TrimBase540i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $143,400 $56,450
Base Invoice $134,040 $53,180
Giga World 2,000  
Premium Package   1,950
Driving Assistance Package   1,800
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,400
AWD   2,300
Heated front seats   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Upholstered instrument panel   500
Giga World 1,840  
Premium Package   1,795
Driving Assistance Package   1,655
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,290
AWD   2,140
Heated front seats   455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Upholstered instrument panel   460
Options (change) 2,000 9,150
Options (change) 1,840 8,440
Destination 995 995
Gas Tax -3,793 0
Total Price $142,602 $66,595
Total Invoice $133,082 $62,615

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 540i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $79,987
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,209
Model Year20172017
Modeli85-Series
TrimBase540i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine357hp I3 PiH335hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20245/45-18
Total Price$142,602$66,595
Adjustments for Features0-3,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$142,602$62,615
Total Invoice$133,082$62,615
Adjustments for Features0-3,742
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$133,082$58,873

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172017
Modeli85-Series
TrimBase540i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Evasive maneuver assist $200
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor $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 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
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
Surround sound$250 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
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
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 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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,425$9,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,742

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172017
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 Weight3,455 lb.4,019 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 540i

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested75049%
Total Not Requested77551%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested130062%
Total Not Requested80038%

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