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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: $47,915

Lexus ES 300h   
Difference: $91,987

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,828

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $84,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620152015
Modeli8ESES
TrimBase350300h
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $140,700 $37,700 $40,580
Base Invoice $130,125 $35,314 $38,013
Giga World 2,000    
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Rain-sensing wipers   155 155
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,695  
Xenon HID headlights   565 565
Alloy wheels, optional design   110  
Power trunk closer   400  
Heated steering wheel   450  
Ultra Luxury Package   2,935  
Lane departure warning   1,015 1,015
Blind spot warning system   500 500
Luxury Package     1,370
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     300
Navigation Package     1,795
Sunshade, rear, power     210
Giga World 1,820    
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460
Rain-sensing wipers   144 144
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,488  
Xenon HID headlights   521 521
Alloy wheels, optional design   100  
Power trunk closer   368  
Heated steering wheel   416  
Ultra Luxury Package   2,699  
Lane departure warning   933 933
Blind spot warning system   460 460
Luxury Package     1,260
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     276
Navigation Package     1,660
Sunshade, rear, power     192
Options (change) 2,000 9,325 6,410
Options (change) 1,820 8,589 5,906
Destination 995 925 925
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $139,902 $47,950 $47,915
Total Invoice $129,147 $44,828 $44,844

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $90,617
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $83,099
Model Year201620152015
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, 15?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$139,902$47,950$47,915
Adjustments for Features-2,385-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$137,517$46,900$47,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,015
Total Invoice$129,147$44,828$44,844
Adjustments for Features-2,202-9820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$126,945$43,846$44,844
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$998

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201620152015
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 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power trunk closer $350 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row $125 
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, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
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  
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
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  
Surround sound$250$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  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
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  
Memory system, passenger seat $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $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$9,615$8,280$7,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,385$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,202-9820

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See a complete comparison of BMW i8 vs. Lexus ES features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162015
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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See a complete comparison of BMW i8 vs. Lexus ES specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested102575%
Total Not Requested35025%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%

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