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BMW i8 vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,520

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $113,082

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,582

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $105,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201220122012
Modeli8SonataSonataSonata
TrimBaseLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $143,400 $26,445 $28,195 $25,850
Base Invoice $134,040 $24,725 $26,345 $24,434
Giga World 2,000      
Navigation Package   2,200 2,200  
Floor mats   100 100 100
Ultimate Package       5,500
Giga World 1,840      
Navigation Package   2,002 2,002  
Floor mats   80 80 80
Ultimate Package       5,005
Options (change) 2,000 2,300 2,300 5,600
Options (change) 1,840 2,082 2,082 5,085
Destination 995 775 775 775
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0 0
Total Price $142,602 $29,520 $31,270 $32,225
Total Invoice $133,082 $27,582 $29,202 $30,294

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $106,492
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $99,350
Model Year2017201220122012
Modeli8SonataSonataSonata
TrimBaseLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine357hp I3 PiH198hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$142,602$29,520$31,270$32,225
Adjustments for Features-6,615-25-1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$135,987$29,495$31,145$32,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,650$2,730
Total Invoice$133,082$27,582$29,202$30,294
Adjustments for Features-6,173-23-1170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$126,909$27,559$29,085$30,294
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,526$2,735

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2017201220122012
Modeli8SonataSonataSonata
TrimBaseLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
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   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150 
Wide-view front camera$150   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Residual heat$50   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0   
7 kWh battery pack$0   
Automatic start / stop$150  $150
Mid-engine configuration$0   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure$0   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Infotainment 
App support$0   
CD player $125$125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150   
Handwriting recognition$200   
HD radio$50  $50
In-vehicle Internet$150   
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
S Voice support$0   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Text dictation$50   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice recorder$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights$1000   
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250   
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$11,490$4,900$5,000$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,615$25$125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,173-23-1170

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20172012
Modeli8Sonata
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in110.0 in
Length184.9 in189.8 in
Width76.5 in72.2 in
Height50.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,162 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
215/55VR17 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested250053%
Total Not Requested225047%

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