2021 BMW i3 trim levels explained
Base to top
$7,050
- 8 trims. $44,450 to $51,500.
- Base: RWD. Top: s 120 Ah w/Range Extender RWD.
All 8 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG or range | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWD | $44,450 | $995 | Electric | 168 hp | RWD | Single-speed | 0 mi to 153 mi | 4 |
| 120 Ah RWD | $44,450 | $995 | N/A | 170 hp | RWD | Single-speed | 31 mpg | 4 |
| s RWD | $47,650 | $995 | Electric | 181 hp | RWD | Single-speed | 0 mi to 153 mi | 4 |
| s 120 Ah RWD | $47,650 | $995 | N/A | 181 hp | RWD | Single-speed | 31 mpg | 4 |
| Base w/Range Extender RWD | $48,300 | $995 | N/A | 168 hp | RWD | Single-speed | 31 mpg | 4 |
| 120 Ah w/Range Extender RWD | $48,300 | $995 | N/A | 170 hp | RWD | Single-speed | 100 mpg | 4 |
| s w/Range Extender RWD | $51,500 | $995 | N/A | 181 hp | RWD | Single-speed | 31 mpg | 4 |
| s 120 Ah w/Range Extender RWD | $51,500 | $995 | N/A | 181 hp | RWD | Single-speed | 100 mpg | 4 |
What changes at each step
Gas trims
120 Ah w/Range Extender to s 120 Ah w/Range Extender: +$3,200
120 Ah w/Range Extender RWD $48,300 to s 120 Ah w/Range Extender RWD $51,500.
- Power: 170 hp to 181 hp.
No equipment data.
Plug-in hybrid trims
120 Ah to s 120 Ah: +$3,200
120 Ah RWD $44,450 to s 120 Ah RWD $47,650.
- Power: 170 hp to 181 hp.
No equipment data.
s 120 Ah to Base w/Range Extender: +$650
s 120 Ah RWD $47,650 to Base w/Range Extender RWD $48,300.
- Power: 181 hp to 168 hp.
No equipment data.
Base w/Range Extender to s w/Range Extender: +$3,200
Base w/Range Extender RWD $48,300 to s w/Range Extender RWD $51,500.
- Power: 168 hp to 181 hp.
No added standard equipment listed.
EV trims
RWD to s: +$3,200
RWD $44,450 to s RWD $47,650.
- Power: 168 hp to 181 hp.
No added standard equipment listed.
Which trim has each feature
- Leather seats: optional from RWD, $44,450.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: RWD, $44,450.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: RWD, $44,450.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: RWD, $44,450.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: RWD, $44,450.
- Premium audio: optional from RWD, $44,450.
- Not on any trim: a heated steering wheel, a 360 camera, blind spot warning, a third row, remote start, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | Base w/Range Extender RWD | s w/Range Extender RWD | RWD | s RWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | O | O | O | O |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | N |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | N | N | N | N |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | S | S | S | S |
| Third row | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | S | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | O | O | O | O |
| Remote start | N | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N |
No equipment data: 120 Ah RWD, s 120 Ah RWD, 120 Ah w/Range Extender RWD, s 120 Ah w/Range Extender RWD.
Cheapest trim with
- Plug-in hybrid: 120 Ah RWD, $44,450.
- EV: RWD, $44,450.
- The most hp: s RWD, 181 hp, $47,650.
- The best mpg: 120 Ah w/Range Extender RWD, 100 mpg, $48,300.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 8 trims. Median change: $0.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| RWD | $44,450 | $44,450 | $0 |
| 120 Ah RWD | $44,450 | $44,450 | $0 |
| s RWD | $47,650 | $47,650 | $0 |
| s 120 Ah RWD | $47,650 | $47,650 | $0 |
| Base w/Range Extender RWD | $48,300 | $48,300 | $0 |
| 120 Ah w/Range Extender RWD | $48,300 | $48,300 | $0 |
| s w/Range Extender RWD | $51,500 | $51,500 | $0 |
| s 120 Ah w/Range Extender RWD | $51,500 | $51,500 | $0 |
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What this cannot tell you
Prices exclude options, packages and destination.
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