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BMW i3 vs. Lexus LS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $72,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,145

BMW i3   
Difference: $66,842

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
Modeli3LS
TrimBase600h L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $42,400 $112,750
Base Invoice $39,690 $103,732
Tera World 2,500  
Park Assistant Package 1,000  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   1,500
Tera World 2,275  
Park Assistant Package 910  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   1,380
Options (change) 6,550 1,500
Options (change) 5,960 1,380
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $42,445 $115,125
Total Invoice $39,145 $105,987

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $64,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,989
Model Year20162012
Modeli3LS
TrimBase600h L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine168hp E389hp V8 H
TransmissionA1CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4450, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19245/45-19
Total Price$42,445$115,125
Adjustments for Features0-8,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,445$106,595
Total Invoice$39,145$105,987
Adjustments for Features0-7,853
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,145$98,134

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20162012
Modeli3LS
TrimBase600h L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
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 
Automatic start / stop $150
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Self-repairing paint $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
MP3-compatible player $50
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Digital instruments$0 
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer $75
Xenon + LED headlights $800
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,775$15,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,853

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See a complete comparison of BMW i3 vs. Lexus LS features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20162012
Modeli3LS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase101.2 in121.7 in
Length157.4 in202.8 in
Width69.9 in73.8 in
Height62.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.4,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		2.8 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		11.8 ft318.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW i3 vs. Lexus LS specs.

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested255086%
Total Not Requested40014%
Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive15Yes
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 Requested1408%
Total Not Requested155092%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 600h L

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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