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BMW i3 vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,774

Lexus IS 200t   
Difference: $221

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,800

Lexus IS 200t   
Difference: $440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017
Modeli3ISISIS
TrimBase200t300350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,450 $37,825 $40,200 $41,370
Base Invoice $42,020 $35,178 $37,386 $38,474
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,350      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700      
Sunroof 1,000      
Navigation system   1,735 1,735 1,735
Rearview camera   350 350 350
Rear spoiler   389 389 389
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500 500
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,160      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645      
Sunroof 920      
Navigation system   1,604 1,604 1,604
Rearview camera   324 324 324
Rear spoiler   259 259 259
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460 460
Options (change) 4,050 2,974 2,974 2,974
Options (change) 3,725 2,647 2,647 2,647
Destination 995 975 975 975
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $41,995 $41,774 $44,149 $45,319
Total Invoice $39,240 $38,800 $41,008 $42,096

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 200t
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,136
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,290
Model Year2017201720172017
Modeli3ISISIS
TrimBase200t300350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionA1T8T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4293, 8293, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$41,995$41,774$44,149$45,319
Adjustments for Features0-915-2,615-915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,995$40,859$41,534$44,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$675$3,545
Total Invoice$39,240$38,800$41,008$42,096
Adjustments for Features0-850-2,429-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,240$37,950$38,579$41,246
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$629$3,296

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2017201720172017
Modeli3ISISIS
TrimBase200t300350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
RWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heat pump$250   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat$50   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
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$25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0   
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
S Voice support$0   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Text dictation$50   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Digital instruments$0   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
LED headlights$1000   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Tachometer $75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated front seats$200 $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,090$7,005$8,705$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$915$2,615$915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-850-2,429-850

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172017
Modeli3IS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in110.2 in
Length157.4 in184.3 in
Width69.9 in71.3 in
Height62.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,962 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft310.8 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 IS 200t

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested62596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested62596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested62596%
Total Not Requested254%

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