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BMW i8 vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $72,735

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $69,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
Modeli8RC
TrimBaseF
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $143,400 $64,650
Giga World 2,000  
Adaptive cruise control   500
Premium Package F   3,240
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,550
Leather seating surfaces   800
Giga World 1,840  
Adaptive cruise control   460
Premium Package F   2,981
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,355
Leather seating surfaces   736
Options (change) 2,000 7,090
Options (change) 1,840 6,532
Destination 995 995
Gas Tax -3,793 0
Total Price $142,602 $72,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RC F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $68,532
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $124,309
Model Year20172018
Modeli8RC
TrimBaseF
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine357hp I3 PiH467hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/29 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20255/35-19
Total Price$142,602$72,735
Adjustments for Features-1,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$141,267$72,735

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20172018
Modeli8RC
TrimBaseF
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0 
7 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
CD player $125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $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
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,965$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2460

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20172018
Modeli8RC
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in107.5 in
Length184.9 in184.8 in
Width76.5 in72.4 in
Height50.8 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,455 lb.3,958 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested150067%
Total Not Requested74033%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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