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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: $52,345

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $87,557

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,669

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $80,478

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620142014
Modeli8ISIS
TrimBase250C350C
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $140,700 $42,860 $47,140
Base Invoice $130,125 $39,861 $43,839
Giga World 2,000    
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Adaptive cruise control   1,500 1,500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,520 3,520
Luxury Package   3,055 3,055
Giga World 1,820    
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460
Adaptive cruise control   1,380 1,380
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,245 3,245
Luxury Package   2,813 2,813
Options (change) 2,000 8,575 8,575
Options (change) 1,820 7,898 7,898
Destination 995 910 910
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $139,902 $52,345 $56,625
Total Invoice $129,147 $48,669 $52,647

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $90,847
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $83,537
Model Year201620142014
Modeli8ISIS
TrimBase250C350C
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine357hp I3 PiH204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/29 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11270, 12270, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$139,902$52,345$56,625
Adjustments for Features0-3,290-3,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$139,902$49,055$53,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,280
Total Invoice$129,147$48,669$52,647
Adjustments for Features0-3,059-3,059
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$129,147$45,610$49,588
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,978

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201620142014
Modeli8ISIS
TrimBase250C350C
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Lane departure warning$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $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  
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
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  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Text dictation$50  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$9,065$12,355$12,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,290$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,059-3,059

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162014
Modeli8IS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.2 in107.5 in
Length184.9 in182.5 in
Width76.5 in70.9 in
Height50.8 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,455 lb.4,125 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in43.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in25.9 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested127578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested115054%
Total Not Requested97546%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested127578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested115054%
Total Not Requested97546%

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