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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: $39,854

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $1,591

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,539

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $2,696

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201020102010
Modeli3ISISIS
TrimBase250350F
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,400 $32,145 $37,595 $58,460
Base Invoice $39,690 $28,929 $33,833 $52,612
Tera World 2,500      
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550      
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   1,500 1,500 1,500
Navigation system   2,465 2,465 2,485
Luxury Plus Package Value Edition   1,980 1,980  
Rear spoiler   389 389  
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500 500
Tera World 2,275      
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500      
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   1,200 1,200 1,200
Navigation system   2,085 2,085 2,101
Luxury Plus Package Value Edition   1,782 1,782  
Rear spoiler   268 268  
Obstacle detection, rear   400 400 400
Options (change) 5,550 6,834 6,834 4,485
Options (change) 5,050 5,735 5,735 3,701
Destination 995 875 875 825
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $41,445 $39,854 $45,304 $63,770
Total Invoice $38,235 $35,539 $40,443 $57,138

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,406
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,525
Model Year2016201020102010
Modeli3ISISIS
TrimBase250350F
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionA1M6T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$41,445$39,854$45,304$63,770
Adjustments for Features-1850-950-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,260$39,854$44,354$63,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$23,166
Total Invoice$38,235$35,539$40,443$57,138
Adjustments for Features-1710-848-672
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,064$35,539$39,595$56,466
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,056$20,927

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2016201020102010
Modeli3ISISIS
TrimBase250350F
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote app$25   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console   $100
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 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
Handwriting recognition$200   
HD radio$50   
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   
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
Text dictation$50   
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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   
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Tachometer $75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Folding second row seats$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 panel, leather$1000   
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,790$7,605$8,555$8,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$185$0$950$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1710-848-672

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162010
Modeli3IS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in107.5 in
Length157.4 in180.1 in
Width69.9 in70.9 in
Height62.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

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%
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-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested1257%
Total Not Requested156593%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%
Luxury Plus Package Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested142555%
Total Not Requested117545%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%
Luxury Plus Package Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested142555%
Total Not Requested117545%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

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