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Lexus GS vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,875

BMW i3   
Difference: $12,111

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,195

BMW i3   
Difference: $9,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092014
ModelGSGSGSi3
Trim350460450hBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,850 $53,320 $56,400 $41,350
Base Invoice $39,916 $46,921 $50,196 $38,220
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100    
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 1,500  
Rear spoiler 200 200 200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900 900 900  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500    
Adaptive cruise control 2,850 2,850 2,850  
Satellite radio 486 486 486  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package       2,500
Tera World       2,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550
Heated front seats       350
Rain-sensing wipers 420 80    
Navigation system 1,555 1,555 1,275  
Rear spoiler 160 160 160  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760 760 760  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400    
Adaptive cruise control 2,280 2,280 2,280  
Satellite radio 389 389 389  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package       2,275
Tera World       2,455
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500
Heated front seats       320
Options (change) 7,311 6,886 5,936 6,100
Options (change) 5,964 5,624 4,864 5,550
Destination 825 825 825 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 -7,500
Total Price $52,986 $61,031 $61,861 $40,875
Total Invoice $46,705 $53,370 $54,585 $37,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,796
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,351
Model Year2009200920092014
ModelGSGSGSi3
Trim350460450hBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H168hp E
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18155/70-19
Total Price$52,986$61,031$61,861$40,875
Adjustments for Features-1,315-3,015-3,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,671$58,016$58,671$40,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,345$7,000$0
Total Invoice$46,705$53,370$54,585$37,195
Adjustments for Features-1,159-2,637-2,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,546$50,733$51,770$37,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,187$6,224$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. BMW i3

Model Year2009200920092014
ModelGSGSGSi3
Trim350460450hBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
1-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50 
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heat pump   $250
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat   $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack   $0
7.2 kW onboard charger   $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure   $0
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Cassette player$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
Handwriting recognition   $200
HD radio   $50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
S Voice support   $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Text dictation   $50
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Total Value of Features$8,280$9,980$10,155$6,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,315$3,015$3,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,159-2,637-2,8150

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. BMW i3

Model Year20092014
ModelGSi3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in101.2 in
Length190.0 in157.4 in
Width71.7 in69.9 in
Height56.1 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.7 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.711.8 ft3

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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 drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested159094%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested155048%
Total Not Requested165052%

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