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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: $46,280

Lexus IS 200t   
Difference: $94,322

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,043

Lexus IS 200t   
Difference: $88,199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017
Modeli8ISISIS
TrimBase200t300350
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $143,400 $37,825 $40,200 $41,370
Base Invoice $134,040 $35,178 $37,386 $38,474
Blind spot warning system   600 600 600
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500 500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,835 2,835 2,835
F Sport Package   3,545 3,145 3,155
Blind spot warning system   552 552 552
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460 460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,616 2,616 2,616
F Sport Package   3,262 2,893 2,904
Options (change) 0 7,480 7,080 7,090
Options (change) 0 6,890 6,521 6,532
Destination 995 975 975 975
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0 0
Total Price $140,602 $46,280 $48,255 $49,435
Total Invoice $131,242 $43,043 $44,882 $45,981

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 200t
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $92,712
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86,696
Model Year2017201720172017
Modeli8ISISIS
TrimBase200t300350
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine357hp I3 PiH241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11835, 15835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$140,602$46,280$48,255$49,435
Adjustments for Features-1,6100-1,425-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$138,992$46,280$46,830$49,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$550$2,730
Total Invoice$131,242$43,043$44,882$45,981
Adjustments for Features-1,5030-1,325-395
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$129,739$43,043$43,557$45,586
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$514$2,543

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2017201720172017
Modeli8ISISIS
TrimBase200t300350
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300
AWD$1700 $1700 
RWD $0 $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0$0
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500   
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
High performance brake pads (optional) $0$0$0
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera$150   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Residual heat$50   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$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$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
S Voice support$0   
Satellite radio $200$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$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Boost gauge $75  
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
Performance meter $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250   
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$7,990$6,380$7,805$6,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,610$0$1,425$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5030-1,325-395

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172017
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 200t

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
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?
Boost gauge75No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested115046%
Total Not Requested135054%

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
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 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
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 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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