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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: $96,370

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $46,232

Lowest Total Invoice: $88,990

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $44,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
Modeli85-Series
TrimBaseM5
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $143,400 $85,500
Base Invoice $134,040 $78,840
Giga World 2,000  
HD radio   350
iPod integration   400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Proximity key   1,000
Head-up display (HUD)   1,200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
Wood trim   0
Rear spoiler   0
Giga World 1,840  
HD radio   315
iPod integration   365
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Proximity key   910
Head-up display (HUD)   1,010
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,185
Wood trim   0
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 2,000 7,045
Options (change) 1,840 6,325
Destination 995 825
Gas Tax -3,793 3,000
Total Price $142,602 $96,370
Total Invoice $133,082 $88,990

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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: $45,547
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,453
Model Year20172009
Modeli85-Series
TrimBaseM5
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine357hp I3 PiH500hp V10
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20255/40-19
Total Price$142,602$96,370
Adjustments for Features-6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$141,917$96,370
Total Invoice$133,082$88,990
Adjustments for Features-6390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$132,443$88,990

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172009
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
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $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
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
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
S Voice support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
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
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
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,390$6,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6390

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172009
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.3,506 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 M5

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

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