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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: $41,995

BMW i3   
Difference: $2,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,240

BMW i3   
Difference: $1,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201620162016
Modeli3ISISIS
TrimBase200t300350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,450 $37,325 $39,700 $40,870
Base Invoice $42,020 $34,713 $36,921 $38,009
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,350      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700      
Sunroof 1,000      
Premium Plus Package   345 345 345
225/40YR18   935 935  
Blind spot warning system   600 600 600
Premium Package   1,400 960 1,400
Navigation system   1,505 1,505 1,505
Adaptive cruise control   500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500 500
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,160      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645      
Sunroof 920      
Premium Plus Package   317 317 317
225/40YR18   860 860  
Blind spot warning system   552 552 552
Premium Package   1,288 883 1,288
Navigation system   1,392 1,392 1,392
Adaptive cruise control   460 460 460
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460 460
Options (change) 4,050 5,785 5,345 4,850
Options (change) 3,725 5,329 4,924 4,469
Destination 995 950 950 950
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $41,995 $44,060 $45,995 $46,670
Total Invoice $39,240 $40,992 $42,795 $43,428

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $389
Model Year2017201620162016
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)155/70-19225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$41,995$44,060$45,995$46,670
Adjustments for Features0-1,465-2,965-1,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,995$42,595$43,030$45,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$435$2,610
Total Invoice$39,240$40,992$42,795$43,428
Adjustments for Features0-1,363-2,759-1,363
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,240$39,629$40,036$42,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$407$2,436

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2017201620162016
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   
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 
33 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   
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   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$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   
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,065$6,530$8,030$6,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,465$2,965$1,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,363-2,759-1,363

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172016
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 Weight2,962 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%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 200t

225/40YR18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
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

225/40YR18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
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

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
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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