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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: $37,745

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $4,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,886

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $6,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720072007
Modeli3ISIS
TrimBase250350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,450 $30,255 $35,705
Base Invoice $42,020 $26,623 $31,420
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700    
Sunroof 1,000 0 0
Navigation system   2,550 2,550
Xenon HID headlights   875 875
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,850 2,850
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,160    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645    
Sunroof 920 0 0
Navigation system   2,168 2,168
Xenon HID headlights   700 700
Obstacle detection, rear   400 400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,280 2,280
Options (change) 4,050 6,775 6,775
Options (change) 3,725 5,548 5,548
Destination 995 715 715
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $41,995 $37,745 $43,195
Total Invoice $39,240 $32,886 $37,683

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,499
Model Year201720072007
Modeli3ISIS
TrimBase250350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionA1M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$41,995$37,745$43,195
Adjustments for Features-1,9850-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,010$37,745$42,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500
Total Invoice$39,240$32,886$37,683
Adjustments for Features-1,8550-829
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,385$32,886$36,854
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,968

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201720072007
Modeli3ISIS
TrimBase250350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
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 
33 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  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Digital instruments$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger 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
Total Value of Features$7,190$5,205$6,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,985$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8550-829

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172007
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 Weight2,962 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 information0No
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 Requested1006%
Total Not Requested156594%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

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