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Lexus ES vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,995

BMW i3   
Difference: $2,484

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,837

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $403

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelESi3
Trim350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,120 $44,450
Base Invoice $30,253 $42,020
Xenon HID headlights 815  
Navigation system 2,650  
Rear spoiler 299  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Adaptive cruise control 2,600  
Premium Plus Package 2,480  
Rear side airbags 250  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Sunroof   1,000
Xenon HID headlights 652  
Navigation system 2,230  
Rear spoiler 199  
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
Adaptive cruise control 2,080  
Premium Plus Package 2,058  
Rear side airbags 200  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,160
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Sunroof   920
Options (change) 9,594 4,050
Options (change) 7,819 3,725
Destination 765 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $44,479 $41,995
Total Invoice $38,837 $39,240

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW i3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,194
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,529
Model Year20082017
ModelESi3
Trim350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine272hp V6168hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17155/70-19
Total Price$44,479$41,995
Adjustments for Features-1,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,189$41,995
Total Invoice$38,837$39,240
Adjustments for Features-1,1260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,711$39,240

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW i3

Model Year20082017
ModelESi3
Trim350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
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 
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$8,055$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1260

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See a complete comparison of Lexus ES vs. BMW i3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW i3

Model Year20082017
ModelESi3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in101.2 in
Length191.1 in157.4 in
Width71.1 in69.9 in
Height57.1 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.7 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.711.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus ES vs. BMW i3 specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested47522%
Total Not Requested172578%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information0No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested156594%

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