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BMW i8 vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,665

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $86,192

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420202020
Modeli8ISIS
TrimBase300350
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $135,700 $38,560 $42,180
Blind spot warning system   600 600
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,835 2,835
F Sport Package   3,145 3,155
Blind spot warning system   552 552
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,616 2,616
F Sport Package   2,893 2,904
Options (change) 0 7,080 7,090
Options (change) 0 6,521 6,532
Destination 950 1,025 1,025
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $132,857 $46,665 $50,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS 300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $84,457
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $113,104
Model Year201420202020
Modeli8ISIS
TrimBase300350
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine357hp I3 PiH241hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$132,857$46,665$50,295
Adjustments for Features-1,7350-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$131,122$46,665$49,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,130

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201420202020
Modeli8ISIS
TrimBase300350
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
High performance brake pads (optional) $0$0
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
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0  
7 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
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  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Performance meter $150$150
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
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,040$6,305$6,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,735$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5960-75

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20142020
Modeli8IS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in110.2 in
Length184.9 in184.3 in
Width76.5 in71.3 in
Height50.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500Yes
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested95043%
Total Not Requested127557%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500Yes
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested165056%
Total Not Requested127544%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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