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BMW i3 vs. Lexus GS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $15,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,235

BMW i3   
Difference: $15,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016
Modeli3GSGSGSGS
TrimBase200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h F Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,400 $53,920 $50,000 $54,750 $68,760
Base Invoice $39,690 $50,061 $46,500 $50,869 $63,891
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500        
Tera World 2,500        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550        
Navigation system   1,730      
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500 500 500
LED headlights   1,160 1,160 1,160 1,160
RWD     0    
Luxury Package     5,070    
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275        
Tera World 2,275        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500        
Navigation system   1,600      
Obstacle detection, rear   430 430 430 430
LED headlights   1,067 1,067 1,067 1,067
RWD     0    
Luxury Package     4,665    
Options (change) 5,550 3,390 6,730 1,660 1,660
Options (change) 5,050 3,097 6,162 1,497 1,497
Destination 995 950 950 950 950
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 0
Total Price $41,445 $58,260 $57,680 $57,360 $71,370
Total Invoice $38,235 $54,108 $53,612 $53,316 $66,338

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,922
Model Year20162016201620162016
Modeli3GSGSGSGS
TrimBase200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h F Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E241hp I4311hp V6311hp V6286hp V6 H
TransmissionA1T8T8T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$41,445$58,260$57,680$57,360$71,370
Adjustments for Features0-5,625-5,375-5,550-5,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,445$52,635$52,305$51,810$65,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$825$495$0$13,920
Total Invoice$38,235$54,108$53,612$53,316$66,338
Adjustments for Features0-5,224-4,996-5,159-5,242
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,235$48,884$48,616$48,157$61,096
Cost Above Minimum$0$727$459$0$12,939

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20162016201620162016
Modeli3GSGSGSGS
TrimBase200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h F Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row  $125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
High performance brake pads (optional) $0 $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heat pump$250    
Rear air vents $100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat$50    
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Wiper de-icer    $25
Engine / Motor 
18 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$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure$0    
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition$200    
In-vehicle Internet$150    
Media drive$15    
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls  $25  
S Voice support$0    
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Text dictation$50    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Boost gauge $75   
Compass  $0$0$0
Digital instruments$0    
Fog lights$125 $125  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   $25
Performance meter $150 $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300    
Heated second row seats  $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000    
Wood trim$300    
Wood trim, alternative type  $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000 $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,015$11,640$11,390$11,565$11,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,625$5,375$5,550$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,224-4,996-5,159-5,242

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20162016
Modeli3GS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in112.2 in
Length157.4 in192.1 in
Width69.9 in72.4 in
Height62.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.3,806 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft316.2 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-speed700Yes
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 Requested127575%
Total Not Requested41525%
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 GS 200t F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Wood trim, alternative type300No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested137525%
Total Not Requested422575%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350 F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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