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BMW i3 vs. Lexus SC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Lexus SC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $31,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,685

BMW i3   
Difference: $25,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
Modeli3SC
TrimBase430
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $42,400 $66,355
Base Invoice $39,690 $57,728
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Rear spoiler   440
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Rear spoiler   352
Options (change) 550 440
Options (change) 500 352
Destination 995 765
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $36,445 $67,560
Total Invoice $33,685 $58,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus SC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,601
Model Year20162008
Modeli3SC
TrimBase430
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine168hp E288hp V8
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)137/111 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19245/40-18
Total Price$36,445$67,560
Adjustments for Features0-7,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,445$60,030
Total Invoice$33,685$58,845
Adjustments for Features0-6,559
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,685$52,286

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20162008
Modeli3SC
TrimBase430
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
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
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
18 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 
Laminated front side windows $200
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
Power antenna $100
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
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 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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$6,000$13,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,559

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20162008
Modeli3SC
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase101.2 in103.1 in
Length157.4 in178.5 in
Width69.9 in72.0 in
Height62.1 in53.1 in
Curb Weight2,634 lb.3,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft38.8 ft3

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