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Hyundai Sonata vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Sonata vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,180

Hyundai Sonata SE   
Difference: $13,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,632

Hyundai Sonata SE   
Difference: $12,053

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelSonataSonatai3
TrimSELimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,570 $22,470 $42,400
Base Invoice $18,224 $21,035 $39,690
3.3L V6 2,850 1,700  
Floor mats 85 85  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
3.3L V6 2,665 1,572  
Floor mats 68 68  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Options (change) 2,935 1,785 550
Options (change) 2,733 1,640 500
Destination 675 675 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $23,180 $24,930 $36,445
Total Invoice $21,632 $23,350 $33,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,310
Model Year200820082015
ModelSonataSonatai3
TrimSELimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine234hp V6234hp V6168hp E
TransmissionT5T5A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG137/111 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6360, 7100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17155/70-19
Total Price$23,180$24,930$36,445
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-4,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,180$23,230$32,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0
Total Invoice$21,632$23,350$33,685
Adjustments for Features0-1,592-3,743
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,632$21,758$29,942
Cost Above Minimum$0$126$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. BMW i3

Model Year200820082015
ModelSonataSonatai3
TrimSELimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Heat pump  $250
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125  
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0 
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,875$4,575$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,592-3,743

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. BMW i3

Model Year20082015
ModelSonatai3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.4 in101.2 in
Length188.9 in157.4 in
Width72.1 in69.9 in
Height58.0 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,458 lb.2,634 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.311.8 ft3

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