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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: $44,595

BMW i3   
Difference: $13,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
Modeli3GS
TrimBase350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,450 $50,895
Tera World 2,600  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Sunroof 1,000  
RWD   0
Rear spoiler   395
Obstacle detection, rear   500
LED headlights   1,160
Luxury Package   4,435
Tera World 2,390  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,160  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Sunroof 920  
RWD   0
Rear spoiler   250
Obstacle detection, rear   430
LED headlights   1,067
Luxury Package   4,081
Options (change) 6,650 6,490
Options (change) 6,115 5,828
Destination 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $44,595 $58,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW i3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus GS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,353
Model Year20172018
Modeli3GS
TrimBase350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E311hp V6
TransmissionA1T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19235/40-19
Total Price$44,595$58,380
Adjustments for Features0-4,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,595$53,705

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20172018
Modeli3GS
TrimBase350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
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 warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
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 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
33 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 
Infotainment 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls $25
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
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 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,690$10,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-546

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20172018
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 Weight2,962 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

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested140054%
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%

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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested112526%
Total Not Requested322574%

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