BMW i8 vs. Lexus SC Price Comparison (MSRP)
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BMW i8 vs. Lexus SC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $67,120

Lexus SC 430

Difference: $67,737

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,493

Lexus SC 430

Difference: $65,509

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	Down Payment	Interest Rate	Term
i8
SC

Model Year 2014 2008

Model i8 SC

Trim Base 430

Body 2dr Coupe 2dr Hardtop conv.

Base Price $135,700 $66,355

Base Invoice $125,025 $57,728

Giga World 2,000

Giga World 1,820

Options (change) 2,000 0

Options (change) 1,820 0

Destination 950 765

Gas Tax -3,793 0

Total Price $134,857 $67,120

Total Invoice $124,002 $58,493

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Lexus SC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus SC 430
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $67,427
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,224
Model Year	2014	2008
Model	i8	SC
Trim	Base	430
Body	2dr Coupe	2dr Hardtop conv.

Engine	357hp I3 PiH	288hp V8
Transmission	T6	T6
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)	28/29 MPG	16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)	360, 11	240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)	215/45-20	245/40-18
Total Price	$134,857	$67,120
Adjustments for Features	-310	0
Feature-Adjusted Total Price	$134,547	$67,120
Total Invoice	$124,002	$58,493
Adjustments for Features	-285	0
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice	$123,717	$58,493

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Lexus SC

Model Year	2014	2008
Model	i8	SC
Trim	Base	430
Body	2dr Coupe	2dr Hardtop conv.

Transmission and Drivetrain
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic	$1100	$1100
AWD	$1700
RWD		$0
Accessories
Power rear side windows		$200
Proximity key	$250
Remote app	$25
Remote window/roof operation		$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual	$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power		$350
Wind blocker, small		$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety
Around view cameras	$500
Automatic braking, low-speed	$200
Blind spot warning system	$200
Driver drowsiness monitor	$150
Forward collision warning	$200
Lane departure collision mitigation	$50
Lane departure warning	$200
Obstacle detection, front	$150
Obstacle detection, rear	$250
Pedestrian detection	$50
Side curtain airbags	$350
Wide-view front camera	$150
Climate Control
Rain-sensing wipers	$175
Rear air vents with manual controls	$150
Residual heat	$50
Variable intermittent wipers		$75
Water-repellent front-door glass		$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
Carbon fiber body structure	$0
Laminated front side windows		$200
Power retractable hardtop		$6750
Infotainment
App support	$0
Aux input	$50
Bluetooth audio streaming	$25
CD changer, in-dash		$325
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription	$150
Handwriting recognition	$200
HD radio	$50
In-vehicle Internet	$150
Media drive	$15
Power antenna		$100
S Voice support	$0
Satellite radio - one year subscription	$250
Siri Eyes Free support	$0
SMS text-to-speech reader	$25
Surround sound	$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar	$200
Text dictation	$50
Traffic + travel information	$25
USB port	$25
Voice control for external devices	$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors
Compass		$0
Fog lights		$125
Head-up display (HUD)	$350
Headlight washers		$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable	$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display	$250
LED headlights	$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse		$25
Steering-linked headlights		$150
Xenon HID headlights		$500
Seats and Interior Trim
Illuminated door sill trim plates		$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel	$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat		$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat		$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat		$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat		$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather	$1000
Wood trim		$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel		$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires
Adaptive dampers - electrical	$500
Electronic systems calibration selector	$200
Transmission
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls	$100
Total Value of Features	$11,465	$11,155
Value of Feature Adjustments	$310	$0
Value of Feature Adjustments	-285	0

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Lexus SC

Model Year	2014	2008
Model	i8	SC
Body	2dr Coupe	2dr Hardtop conv.

Wheelbase	110.2 in	103.1 in
Length	184.9 in	178.5 in
Width	76.5 in	72.0 in
Height	50.8 in	53.1 in
Curb Weight	3,455 lb.	3,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity	11.1 gal.	19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom	38.7 in	37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room	61.1 in	53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room	0.0 in	55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom	0.0 in	43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom	32.4 in	27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room	51.5 in	46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room	0.0 in	49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom	0.0 in	27.1 in
Cargo Volume	4.7 ft³	8.8 ft³