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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: $38,749

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $3,246

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,457

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $4,783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102017
ModelISISISi3
Trim250350FBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,145 $37,595 $58,460 $44,450
Base Invoice $28,929 $33,833 $52,612 $42,020
Xenon HID headlights 875 875    
Navigation system 2,465 2,465 2,485  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Rear spoiler 389 389    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package       2,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)       700
Sunroof       1,000
Xenon HID headlights 700 700    
Navigation system 2,085 2,085 2,101  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Rear spoiler 268 268    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 400  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package       2,160
Metallic paint (extra cost)       645
Sunroof       920
Options (change) 5,729 5,729 4,485 4,050
Options (change) 4,653 4,653 3,701 3,725
Destination 875 875 825 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $38,749 $44,199 $63,770 $41,995
Total Invoice $34,457 $39,361 $57,138 $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: $2,411
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,003
Model Year2010201020102017
ModelISISISi3
Trim250350FBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8168hp E
TransmissionM6T6T8A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19155/70-19
Total Price$38,749$44,199$63,770$41,995
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,700-835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,749$43,249$61,070$41,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$22,321$0
Total Invoice$34,457$39,361$57,138$39,240
Adjustments for Features0-846-2,419-780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,457$38,515$54,719$38,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,058$20,262$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW i3

Model Year2010201020102017
ModelISISISi3
Trim250350FBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
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 
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $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
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$100 
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heat pump   $250
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat   $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack   $0
7.2 kW onboard charger   $500
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure   $0
Infotainment 
App support   $0
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
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Digital instruments   $0
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Metal pedals  $75 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,205$7,155$8,905$7,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,700$835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-846-2,419-780

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW i3

Model Year20102017
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

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-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested1257%
Total Not Requested156593%

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