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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: $41,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $2,374

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,235

BMW i3   
Difference: $1,341

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelESi3
Trim350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,725 $42,400
Base Invoice $33,299 $39,690
Xenon HID headlights 815  
Navigation system 2,465  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500  
Heated front seats 640  
Rear spoiler 299  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Tera World   2,500
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Navigation system 2,233  
Adaptive cruise control 1,290  
Heated front seats 550  
Rear spoiler 199  
Obstacle detection, rear 430  
Tera World   2,275
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 6,219 5,550
Options (change) 5,402 5,050
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $43,819 $41,445
Total Invoice $39,576 $38,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,109
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,102
Model Year20112016
ModelESi3
Trim350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6168hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG137/111 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17155/70-19
Total Price$43,819$41,445
Adjustments for Features-2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,554$41,445
Total Invoice$39,576$38,235
Adjustments for Features-2390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,337$38,235

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW i3

Model Year20112016
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
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
18 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
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
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$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Text dictation $50
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Total Value of Features$7,730$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2390

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW i3

Model Year20112016
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 Weight3,580 lb.2,634 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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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested155053%
Total Not Requested140047%
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 information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested32519%
Total Not Requested136581%

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