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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: $3,959

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,235

BMW i3   
Difference: $4,188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelESi3
Trim350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $36,438 $39,690
Navigation Package 1,495  
Luxury Package 3,695  
Rear spoiler 319  
Tera World   2,500
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Navigation Package 1,384  
Luxury Package 3,397  
Rear spoiler 209  
Tera World   2,275
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 5,509 5,550
Options (change) 4,990 5,050
Destination 995 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $45,404 $41,445
Total Invoice $42,423 $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: $1,694
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,072
Model Year20182016
ModelESi3
Trim350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6168hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG137/111 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17155/70-19
Total Price$45,404$41,445
Adjustments for Features-2,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,139$41,445
Total Invoice$42,423$38,235
Adjustments for Features-2,1160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,307$38,235

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW i3

Model Year20182016
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 window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
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
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
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-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$8,655$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1160

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW i3

Model Year20182016
ModelESi3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in101.2 in
Length192.7 in157.4 in
Width71.7 in69.9 in
Height57.1 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.2,634 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.2 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.211.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested190066%
Total Not Requested97534%

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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested57534%
Total Not Requested111566%

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