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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: $41,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $3,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,235

BMW i3   
Difference: $3,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016
Modeli3ISISIS
TrimBase200t300350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,400 $37,325 $39,700 $40,870
Base Invoice $39,690 $34,713 $36,921 $38,009
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500      
Tera World 2,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550      
Adaptive cruise control   500 500 500
Luxury Package   4,385 3,945 4,385
Navigation system   1,505 1,505 1,505
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275      
Tera World 2,275      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500      
Adaptive cruise control   460 460 460
Luxury Package   4,035 3,628 4,035
Navigation system   1,392 1,392 1,392
Options (change) 5,550 6,390 5,950 6,390
Options (change) 5,050 5,887 5,480 5,887
Destination 995 950 950 950
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $41,445 $44,665 $46,600 $48,210
Total Invoice $38,235 $41,550 $43,351 $44,846

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,743
Model Year2016201620162016
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$41,445$44,665$46,600$48,210
Adjustments for Features0-1,690-3,190-1,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,445$42,975$43,410$46,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$435$3,545
Total Invoice$38,235$41,550$43,351$44,846
Adjustments for Features0-1,572-2,968-1,572
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,235$39,978$40,383$43,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$405$3,296

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2016201620162016
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   
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50   
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   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat$50   
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
18 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   
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
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
Digital instruments$0   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Tachometer $75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
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
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,040$7,730$9,230$7,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,690$3,190$1,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,572-2,968-1,572

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162016
Modeli3IS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in110.2 in
Length157.4 in183.7 in
Width69.9 in71.3 in
Height62.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,635 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 detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested52531%
Total Not Requested116569%
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 IS 200t

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested242564%
Total Not Requested135036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested222562%
Total Not Requested135038%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested242564%
Total Not Requested135036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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