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BMW i3 vs. Lexus RX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Lexus RX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,995

BMW i3   
Difference: $8,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,240

BMW i3   
Difference: $7,738

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
Modeli3RX
TrimBase350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $44,450 $39,075
Base Invoice $42,020 $36,537
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Sunroof 1,000  
Navigation Package   2,465
Premium Package   2,400
Unbranded 12 speakers   110
Comfort Package   1,950
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Obstacle detection, rear   500
AWD   1,400
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,160  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Sunroof 920  
Navigation Package   2,277
Premium Package   2,244
Unbranded 12 speakers   100
Comfort Package   1,796
Adaptive cruise control   1,380
Obstacle detection, rear   460
AWD   1,309
Options (change) 4,050 10,325
Options (change) 3,725 9,566
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $41,995 $50,275
Total Invoice $39,240 $46,978

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,664
Model Year20172012
Modeli3RX
TrimBase350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine168hp E275hp V6
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)129/106 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19235/60-18
Total Price$41,995$50,275
Adjustments for Features0-5,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,995$44,845
Total Invoice$39,240$46,978
Adjustments for Features0-5,074
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,240$41,904

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20172012
Modeli3RX
TrimBase350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
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
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$6,040$11,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,074

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20172012
Modeli3RX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in107.9 in
Length157.4 in187.8 in
Width69.9 in74.2 in
Height62.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight2,961 lb.4,348 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft380.3 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 information25No
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 Requested159094%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested107539%
Total Not Requested170061%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

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