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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: $2,209

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,240

BMW i3   
Difference: $2,122

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelESESi3
Trim350300hBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,900 $41,820 $44,450
Base Invoice $36,438 $39,171 $42,020
Navigation Package 1,495 1,495  
Premier Package 1,980    
LED headlights 515 515  
Rear spoiler 319    
Premium Package   1,030  
Obstacle detection, rear   500  
Heated front seats   640  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700
Sunroof     1,000
Navigation Package 1,384 1,384  
Premier Package 1,863    
LED headlights 473 473  
Rear spoiler 209    
Premium Package   948  
Obstacle detection, rear   460  
Heated front seats   589  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,160
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645
Sunroof     920
Options (change) 4,309 4,180 4,050
Options (change) 3,929 3,854 3,725
Destination 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $44,204 $46,995 $41,995
Total Invoice $41,362 $44,020 $39,240

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $231
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $161
Model Year201820182017
ModelESESi3
Trim350300hBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6156hp I4 H168hp E
TransmissionT6CVT-6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17155/70-19
Total Price$44,204$46,995$41,995
Adjustments for Features-2,440-2,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,764$44,730$41,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,966$0
Total Invoice$41,362$44,020$39,240
Adjustments for Features-2,283-2,1220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,079$41,898$39,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,819$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW i3

Model Year201820182017
ModelESESi3
Trim350300hBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
Automatic start / stop $150 
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Text dictation  $50
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$7,830$7,655$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,440$2,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,283-2,1220

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW i3

Model Year20182017
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 Weight3,550 lb.2,962 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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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%
Premier Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested45030%
Total Not Requested105070%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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 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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