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Toyota Prius vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,429

Toyota Prius Touring   
Difference: $12,016

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,113

Toyota Prius Touring   
Difference: $11,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelPriusPriusi3
TrimBaseTouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,875 $23,770 $42,400
Base Invoice $21,064 $21,816 $39,690
Package 6 4,550    
Floor mats 184 184  
Package 5   2,905  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Package 6 4,095    
Floor mats 112 112  
Package 5   2,615  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Options (change) 4,734 3,089 550
Options (change) 4,207 2,727 500
Destination 720 720 995
Gas Tax -3,150 -3,150 -7,500
Total Price $25,179 $24,429 $36,445
Total Invoice $22,841 $22,113 $33,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,781
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,454
Model Year200820082016
ModelPriusPriusi3
TrimBaseTouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine76hp I4 H76hp I4 H168hp E
TransmissionCVTCVTA1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/55-16155/70-19
Total Price$25,179$24,429$36,445
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-2,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,129$24,429$33,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$0
Total Invoice$22,841$22,113$33,685
Adjustments for Features-9530-2,343
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,888$22,113$31,342
Cost Above Minimum$0$225$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. BMW i3

Model Year200820082016
ModelPriusPriusi3
TrimBaseTouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heat pump  $250
Rain-sensing wipers  $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 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,490$3,440$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$2,535
Value of Feature Adjustments-9530-2,343

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. BMW i3

Model Year20082016
ModelPriusi3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.2 in
Length175.0 in157.4 in
Width67.9 in69.9 in
Height58.1 in62.1 in
Curb Weight2,891 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.4 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.411.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested207548%
Total Not Requested225052%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Package 5
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested130049%
Total Not Requested135051%

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