The BMW i3 Is Nearly $80 Less a Month to Lease Than the New iX3, But It’s the Same Price

The 2027 BMW i3 and iX3 both start at $61,500, yet the electric sedan costs nearly $80 less a month to lease than its SUV counterpart. BMW opened orders for the 2027 i3 at the end of September, following the release of the new iX3 earlier this year. Both models are built on the dedicated Neue Klasse EV platform featuring an 800V electrical system and sixth-generation eDrive technology. They support DC fast charging of up to 400 kW, allowing a 10% to 80% charge in roughly 21 minutes, and come equipped with a standard NACS charge port.

Both vehicles use a 108.7 kWh battery pack. The 2027 BMW i3 offers a range of up to 468 miles, while the taller and more upright iX3 delivers up to 434 miles of range. Inside, the EVs showcase the Neue Klasse cabin layout, featuring BMW Panoramic Vision spanning the full-length windshield, a 17.9-inch central infotainment display running Operating System X, and an optional BMW 3D Head-Up Display. The 2027 BMW i3 50 xDrive and 2027 iX3 50 xDrive start at $61,500.

According to BMW’s payment estimator, the 2027 BMW i3 50 xDrive costs $784 a month for a 36-month lease with $4,999 due at signing. Meanwhile, the 2027 BMW iX3 50 xDrive runs $862 a month for the identical 36-month lease term and $4,999 due at signing. BMW’s estimated monthly payments factor in dealer contributions and other credits. While the i3 lacks advertised special lease cash or APR rates right now having just launched, the iX3 is offered with a 4.99% APR for 60 months alongside a $500 loyalty discount.

BMW’s current offers are scheduled to end on November 2, and new incentives for the i3 are expected shortly.