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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: $38,945

BMW i3   
Difference: $27,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,960

BMW i3   
Difference: $26,059

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
Modeli3IS
TrimBaseF
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,400 $61,300
Base Invoice $39,690 $57,009
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Navigation system   2,485
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Navigation system   2,295
Adaptive cruise control   1,380
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Options (change) 3,050 4,485
Options (change) 2,775 4,135
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $38,945 $66,660
Total Invoice $35,960 $62,019

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,021
Model Year20162012
Modeli3IS
TrimBaseF
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E416hp V8
TransmissionA1T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/40-19
Total Price$38,945$66,660
Adjustments for Features0-3,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,945$63,395
Total Invoice$35,960$62,019
Adjustments for Features0-3,038
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,960$58,981

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162012
Modeli3IS
TrimBaseF
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $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
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $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
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,290$9,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,038

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162012
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

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 warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested32519%
Total Not Requested136581%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
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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