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BMW i3 vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,995

BMW i3   
Difference: $8,109

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
Modeli3RCRC
TrimBase300350
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $44,450 $40,640 $43,570
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700    
Sunroof 1,000 1,100 1,100
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps   1,160  
F Sport Package   3,700  
Navigation Package   1,470 1,470
Adaptive cruise control   500 500
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Rear spoiler   399 399
Fog lights   410 410
LED headlights     1,160
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,160    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645    
Sunroof 920 1,012 1,012
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps   1,067  
F Sport Package   3,404  
Navigation Package   1,360 1,360
Adaptive cruise control   460 460
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460
Rear spoiler   280 280
Fog lights   376 376
LED headlights     1,067
Options (change) 4,050 9,239 5,539
Options (change) 3,725 8,419 5,015
Destination 995 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $41,995 $50,874 $50,104

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW i3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus RC 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,529
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,287
Model Year201720182018
Modeli3RCRC
TrimBase300350
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine168hp E241hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionA1T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19235/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$41,995$50,874$50,104
Adjustments for Features0-2,350-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,995$48,524$49,629
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,105

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year201720182018
Modeli3RCRC
TrimBase300350
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heat pump$250  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
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  
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
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  
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  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Performance meter $150 
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
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
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,190$7,540$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,350$475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-435-57

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20172018
Modeli3RC
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.2 in107.5 in
Length157.4 in184.8 in
Width69.9 in72.4 in
Height62.1 in54.9 in
Curb Weight2,962 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft310.4 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 recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72543%
Total Not Requested96557%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

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%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2725100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested82597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested82597%
Total Not Requested253%

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