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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: $38,175

BMW i3   
Difference: $28,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,740

BMW i3   
Difference: $27,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelISi3
TrimFBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $61,300 $41,350
Base Invoice $57,009 $38,220
Navigation system 2,485  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   350
Navigation system 2,295  
Adaptive cruise control 1,380  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   320
Options (change) 4,485 3,400
Options (change) 4,135 3,095
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $66,660 $38,175
Total Invoice $62,019 $34,740

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,311
Model Year20122014
ModelISi3
TrimFBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine416hp V8168hp E
TransmissionT8A1
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19155/70-19
Total Price$66,660$38,175
Adjustments for Features-4,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,395$38,175
Total Invoice$62,019$34,740
Adjustments for Features-3,9680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,051$34,740

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW i3

Model Year20122014
ModelISi3
TrimFBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Text dictation $50
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,555$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9680

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See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. BMW i3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW i3

Model Year20122014
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.2,635 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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See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. BMW i3 specs.

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 drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested32519%
Total Not Requested136581%

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