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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: $53,190

BMW 5-Series 525i   
Difference: $89,412

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,080

BMW 5-Series 525i   
Difference: $84,002

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172007200720072007
Modeli85-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase525i530i550iM5
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $143,400 $43,500 $47,500 $58,500 $82,900
Base Invoice $134,040 $40,200 $43,880 $54,000 $76,275
Giga World 2,000        
Premium Package   2,000 1,800    
Navigation system   1,900 1,900 1,900  
Obstacle detection, rear   700 700    
Satellite radio   595 595 595 595
Xenon HID headlights   800   800 800
HD radio   500 500 500 500
Heated front seats   500 500 500  
Head-up display (HUD)   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Wood trim         0
Rear spoiler         0
Giga World 1,840        
Premium Package   1,820 1,640    
Navigation system   1,730 1,730 1,730  
Obstacle detection, rear   635 635    
Satellite radio   540 540 540 540
Xenon HID headlights   730   730 730
HD radio   455 455 455 455
Heated front seats   455 455 455  
Head-up display (HUD)   910 910 910 910
Proximity key   910 910 910 910
Wood trim         0
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 2,000 8,995 7,995 6,295 3,895
Options (change) 1,840 8,185 7,275 5,730 3,545
Destination 995 695 695 695 695
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $142,602 $53,190 $56,190 $65,490 $90,490
Total Invoice $133,082 $49,080 $51,850 $60,425 $83,515

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 525i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $83,787
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78,753
Model Year20172007200720072007
Modeli85-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase525i530i550iM5
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine357hp I3 PiH215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionT6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19
Total Price$142,602$53,190$56,190$65,490$90,490
Adjustments for Features-5,625000-2,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$136,977$53,190$56,190$65,490$87,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,000$12,300$34,435
Total Invoice$133,082$49,080$51,850$60,425$83,515
Adjustments for Features-5,249000-2,644
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$127,833$49,080$51,850$60,425$80,871
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,770$11,345$31,791

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172007200720072007
Modeli85-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase525i530i550iM5
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Remote app$25    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Blind spot warning system$200    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150    
Forward collision warning$200    
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure warning$200    
Pedestrian detection$50    
Wide-view front camera$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0    
7 kWh battery pack$0    
Automatic start / stop$150    
Mid-engine configuration$0    
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0    
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
CD changer, remote    $200
CD player $125$125$125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150    
Handwriting recognition$200    
In-vehicle Internet$150    
Media drive$15    
S Voice support$0    
Siri Eyes Free support$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound$250   $250
Text dictation$50    
Traffic + travel information$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
LED headlights$1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000    
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$9,215$3,590$3,590$3,590$6,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,625$0$0$0$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,249000-2,644

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172007
Modeli85-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in113.7 in
Length184.9 in191.1 in
Width76.5 in72.7 in
Height50.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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