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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: $4,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,960

BMW i3   
Difference: $4,236

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620142014
Modeli3ISIS
TrimBase250350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,400 $36,100 $39,615
Base Invoice $39,690 $33,573 $36,841
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
F Sport Package   3,115  
Navigation system   2,085 2,085
Adaptive cruise control   500 500
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
F Sport Package   2,866  
Navigation system   1,927 1,927
Adaptive cruise control   460 460
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460
Options (change) 3,050 6,200 3,085
Options (change) 2,775 5,713 2,847
Destination 995 910 910
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $38,945 $43,210 $43,610
Total Invoice $35,960 $40,196 $40,598

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,362
Model Year201620142014
Modeli3ISIS
TrimBase250350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionA1T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$38,945$43,210$43,610
Adjustments for Features0-2,015-1,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,945$41,195$42,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,100
Total Invoice$35,960$40,196$40,598
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-1,224
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,960$38,322$39,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,052

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201620142014
Modeli3ISIS
TrimBase250350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heat pump$250  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass $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
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Text dictation$50  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,465$8,480$7,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,015$1,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-1,224

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162014
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.3,462 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 support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested52531%
Total Not Requested116569%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested107561%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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 alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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