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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: $46,205

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $89,497

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,243

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $82,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
Modeli8ESES
TrimBase350300h
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $136,500 $38,900 $41,820
Base Invoice $126,260 $36,438 $39,171
Giga World 2,000    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,615 2,615
Luxury Package   3,695 3,695
Giga World 1,820    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,413 2,413
Luxury Package   3,397 3,397
Options (change) 2,000 6,310 6,310
Options (change) 1,820 5,810 5,810
Destination 995 995 995
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $135,702 $46,205 $49,125
Total Invoice $125,282 $43,243 $45,976

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $88,412
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,037
Model Year201520182018
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$46,205$49,125
Adjustments for Features-1,0850-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$134,617$46,205$48,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,595
Total Invoice$125,282$43,243$45,976
Adjustments for Features-1,0020-304
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$124,280$43,243$45,672
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,429

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201520182018
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
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$7,030$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,085$0$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0020-304

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20152018
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

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
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 Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250Yes
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested195068%
Total Not Requested92532%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
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 Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250Yes
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested195068%
Total Not Requested92532%

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