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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: $41,995

BMW i3   
Difference: $3,369

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,240

BMW i3   
Difference: $3,101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720142014
Modeli3ESES
TrimBase350300h
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,450 $36,620 $39,500
Base Invoice $42,020 $34,300 $37,000
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700    
Sunroof 1,000    
Navigation Package   2,625 2,625
Heated front seats   640 640
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   300 300
Premium Package   730 730
Adaptive cruise control   1,500 1,500
Rain-sensing wipers   155 155
Xenon HID headlights   565 565
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Blind spot warning system   500 500
Rear spoiler   319  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,160    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645    
Sunroof 920    
Navigation Package   2,423 2,423
Heated front seats   588 588
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   276 276
Premium Package   670 670
Adaptive cruise control   1,380 1,380
Rain-sensing wipers   144 144
Xenon HID headlights   521 521
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460
Blind spot warning system   460 460
Rear spoiler   209  
Options (change) 4,050 7,834 7,515
Options (change) 3,725 7,131 6,922
Destination 995 910 910
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $41,995 $45,364 $47,925
Total Invoice $39,240 $42,341 $44,832

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,579
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,430
Model Year201720142014
Modeli3ESES
TrimBase350300h
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionA1T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$41,995$45,364$47,925
Adjustments for Features0-1,790-1,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,995$43,574$46,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,436
Total Invoice$39,240$42,341$44,832
Adjustments for Features0-1,671-1,791
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,240$40,670$43,041
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,371

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201720142014
Modeli3ESES
TrimBase350300h
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver attention monitor $500$500
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heat pump$250  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
Automatic start / stop  $150
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Text dictation$50  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$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$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$6,665$8,455$8,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,790$1,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,671-1,791

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20172014
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 Weight2,962 lb.3,550 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-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested32519%
Total Not Requested136581%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested77578%
Total Not Requested22522%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested77578%
Total Not Requested22522%

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