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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: $76,775

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $65,827

Lowest Total Invoice: $70,795

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $62,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
Modeli85-Series
TrimBase550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $143,400 $60,200
Base Invoice $134,040 $55,585
Giga World 2,000  
Driver Assistance Package   1,350
Dynamic Handling Package   2,700
Sport Package   2,200
Premium Package 2   2,800
Around view cameras   800
App support   250
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500
Proximity key   1,000
Head-up display (HUD)   1,300
AWD   2,300
Rear air vents with automatic controls   500
Giga World 1,840  
Driver Assistance Package   1,230
Dynamic Handling Package   2,455
Sport Package   2,000
Premium Package 2   2,550
Around view cameras   730
App support   230
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475
Proximity key   910
Head-up display (HUD)   1,185
AWD   2,115
Rear air vents with automatic controls   455
Options (change) 2,000 15,700
Options (change) 1,840 14,335
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax -3,793 0
Total Price $142,602 $76,775
Total Invoice $133,082 $70,795

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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: $68,182
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,459
Model Year20172011
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, 11600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20245/40-19
Total Price$142,602$76,775
Adjustments for Features0-2,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$142,602$74,420
Total Invoice$133,082$70,795
Adjustments for Features0-2,172
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$133,082$68,623

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172011
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
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
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
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
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 with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
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 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
S Voice support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Text dictation$50 
USB port$25 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Total Value of Features$7,075$9,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,172

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172011
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

Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%

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