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BMW i8 vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,050

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $89,652

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,086

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $82,196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520162016
Modeli8ESES
TrimBase350300h
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $136,500 $38,100 $41,020
Base Invoice $126,260 $35,688 $38,422
Giga World 2,000    
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   300 300
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,650 2,650
Luxury Package   1,670 1,670
Sunshade, rear, power   210 210
LED headlights   515 515
Blind spot warning system   500 500
Rain-sensing wipers   155 155
Lexus Safety System+   500 500
Giga World 1,820    
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   276 276
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,447 2,447
Luxury Package   1,536 1,536
Sunshade, rear, power   192 192
LED headlights   473 473
Blind spot warning system   460 460
Rain-sensing wipers   144 144
Lexus Safety System+   460 460
Options (change) 2,000 7,000 7,000
Options (change) 1,820 6,448 6,448
Destination 995 950 950
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $135,702 $46,050 $48,970
Total Invoice $125,282 $43,086 $45,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $88,592
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,217
Model Year201520162016
Modeli8ESES
TrimBase350300h
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine357hp I3 PiH268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$135,702$46,050$48,970
Adjustments for Features-1,0600-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$134,642$46,050$48,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,595
Total Invoice$125,282$43,086$45,820
Adjustments for Features-9790-304
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$124,303$43,086$45,516
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,430

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201520162016
Modeli8ESES
TrimBase350300h
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Lane departure collision mitigation$50  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0  
7 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150 $150
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition$200  
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  
Text dictation$50  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,115$7,055$7,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,060$0$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-9790-304

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20152016
Modeli8ES
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in111.0 in
Length184.9 in192.7 in
Width76.5 in71.7 in
Height50.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested65038%
Total Not Requested105062%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested65038%
Total Not Requested105062%

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