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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: $3,959

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,235

BMW i3   
Difference: $4,188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
Modeli3ES
TrimBase350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,400 $38,900
Base Invoice $39,690 $36,438
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500  
Tera World 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Navigation Package   1,495
Luxury Package   3,695
Rear spoiler   319
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275  
Tera World 2,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Navigation Package   1,384
Luxury Package   3,397
Rear spoiler   209
Options (change) 5,550 5,509
Options (change) 5,050 4,990
Destination 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $41,445 $45,404
Total Invoice $38,235 $42,423

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,694
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,072
Model Year20162018
Modeli3ES
TrimBase350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E268hp V6
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)137/111 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19215/55-17
Total Price$41,445$45,404
Adjustments for Features0-2,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,445$43,139
Total Invoice$38,235$42,423
Adjustments for Features0-2,116
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,235$40,307

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162018
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 window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
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 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer $75
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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$6,390$8,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,116

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162018
Modeli3ES
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in111.0 in
Length157.4 in192.7 in
Width69.9 in71.7 in
Height62.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,634 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested57534%
Total Not Requested111566%
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%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested190066%
Total Not Requested97534%

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