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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: $41,995

BMW i3   
Difference: $26,356

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,240

BMW i3   
Difference: $19,592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
Modeli3LS
TrimBase430
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,450 $56,525
Base Invoice $42,020 $49,176
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Sunroof 1,000  
Custom Luxury Package   5,935
Comfort Leather Interior Upgrade Pkg.   1,460
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,250
Proximity key   1,000
Satellite radio   486
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,160  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Sunroof 920  
Custom Luxury Package   4,804
Comfort Leather Interior Upgrade Pkg.   1,168
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   1,800
Proximity key   800
Satellite radio   389
Options (change) 4,050 11,131
Options (change) 3,725 8,961
Destination 995 695
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $41,995 $68,351
Total Invoice $39,240 $58,832

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,131
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,677
Model Year20172006
Modeli3LS
TrimBase430
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E278hp V8
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)129/106 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/55-17
Total Price$41,995$68,351
Adjustments for Features0-2,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,995$66,126
Total Invoice$39,240$58,832
Adjustments for Features0-1,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,240$56,917

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20172006
Modeli3LS
TrimBase430
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
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 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
S Voice support$0 
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 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$6,890$9,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,915

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20172006
Modeli3LS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in115.2 in
Length157.4 in197.4 in
Width69.9 in72.0 in
Height62.1 in58.7 in
Curb Weight2,961 lb.3,990 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in44.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft320.2 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 LS 430

Custom Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power door closers300No
Headlight washers50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170052%
Total Not Requested155048%

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