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BMW i3 vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $2,374

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,235

BMW i3   
Difference: $1,341

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
Modeli3ES
TrimBase350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,400 $36,725
Base Invoice $39,690 $33,299
Tera World 2,500  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Xenon HID headlights   815
Navigation system   2,465
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Rear spoiler   299
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Heated front seats   640
Tera World 2,275  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Xenon HID headlights   700
Navigation system   2,233
Adaptive cruise control   1,290
Rear spoiler   199
Obstacle detection, rear   430
Heated front seats   550
Options (change) 5,550 6,219
Options (change) 5,050 5,402
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $41,445 $43,819
Total Invoice $38,235 $39,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,109
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,102
Model Year20152011
Modeli3ES
TrimBase350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E268hp V6
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)137/111 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 486, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19215/55-17
Total Price$41,445$43,819
Adjustments for Features0-265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,445$43,554
Total Invoice$38,235$39,576
Adjustments for Features0-239
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,235$39,337

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20152011
Modeli3ES
TrimBase350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Text dictation$50 
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 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Total Value of Features$7,465$7,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-239

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20152011
Modeli3ES
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in109.3 in
Length157.4 in191.1 in
Width69.9 in71.1 in
Height62.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,634 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested155053%
Total Not Requested140047%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested32519%
Total Not Requested136581%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

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