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Lexus IS vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,975

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $2,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,623

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $4,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017
ModelISISi3
Trim250350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,990 $35,440 $44,450
Base Invoice $26,389 $31,186 $42,020
Luxury Package 3,495 3,495  
Navigation system 2,550 2,550  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700
Sunroof     1,000
Luxury Package 2,796 2,796  
Navigation system 2,168 2,168  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,160
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645
Sunroof     920
Options (change) 9,395 9,395 4,050
Options (change) 7,644 7,644 3,725
Destination 590 590 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $39,975 $45,425 $41,995
Total Invoice $34,623 $39,420 $39,240

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,397
Model Year200620062017
ModelISISi3
Trim250350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine204hp V6306hp V6168hp E
TransmissionM6T6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17155/70-19
Total Price$39,975$45,425$41,995
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,975$44,375$41,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$34,623$39,420$39,240
Adjustments for Features0-911-220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,623$38,509$39,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,886$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW i3

Model Year200620062017
ModelISISi3
Trim250350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
1-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera$200$200 
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
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
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 
Wood trim$300$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,655$7,705$6,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-911-220

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW i3

Model Year20062017
ModelISi3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.5 in101.2 in
Length180.1 in157.4 in
Width70.9 in69.9 in
Height56.1 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.011.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested112547%
Total Not Requested127553%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested112547%
Total Not Requested127553%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

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 information0No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested156594%

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