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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: $2,209

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,240

BMW i3   
Difference: $2,122

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
Modeli3ESES
TrimBase350300h
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,450 $38,900 $41,820
Base Invoice $42,020 $36,438 $39,171
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700    
Sunroof 1,000    
Navigation Package   1,495 1,495
Premier Package   1,980  
LED headlights   515 515
Rear spoiler   319  
Premium Package     1,030
Heated front seats     640
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,160    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645    
Sunroof 920    
Navigation Package   1,384 1,384
Premier Package   1,863  
LED headlights   473 473
Rear spoiler   209  
Premium Package     948
Heated front seats     589
Obstacle detection, rear     460
Options (change) 4,050 4,309 4,180
Options (change) 3,725 3,929 3,854
Destination 995 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $41,995 $44,204 $46,995
Total Invoice $39,240 $41,362 $44,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $231
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $161
Model Year201720182018
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$44,204$46,995
Adjustments for Features0-2,440-2,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,995$41,764$44,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,966
Total Invoice$39,240$41,362$44,020
Adjustments for Features0-2,283-2,122
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,240$39,079$41,898
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,819

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201720182018
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 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
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
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
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 player $125$125
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 headlights $200$200
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  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer $75$75
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$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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$5,390$7,830$7,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,440$2,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,283-2,122

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20172018
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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested57534%
Total Not Requested111566%

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%
Premier Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested45030%
Total Not Requested105070%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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