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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: $44,595

BMW i3   
Difference: $13,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelGSi3
Trim350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $50,895 $44,450
RWD 0  
Rear spoiler 395  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
LED headlights 1,160  
Luxury Package 4,435  
Tera World   2,600
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Sunroof   1,000
RWD 0  
Rear spoiler 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 430  
LED headlights 1,067  
Luxury Package 4,081  
Tera World   2,390
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,160
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Sunroof   920
Options (change) 6,490 6,650
Options (change) 5,828 6,115
Destination 995 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $58,380 $44,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW i3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus GS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,353
Model Year20182017
ModelGSi3
Trim350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine311hp V6168hp E
TransmissionT8A1
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19155/70-19
Total Price$58,380$44,595
Adjustments for Features-4,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,705$44,595

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. BMW i3

Model Year20182017
ModelGSi3
Trim350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
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 warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
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
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
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 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, 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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,365$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5460

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. BMW i3

Model Year20182017
ModelGSi3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in101.2 in
Length192.1 in157.4 in
Width72.4 in69.9 in
Height57.3 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,806 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.2 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.211.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Wood trim, alternative type300No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested112526%
Total Not Requested322574%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested140054%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
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 Requested127575%
Total Not Requested41525%

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