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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: $41,995

BMW i3   
Difference: $1,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,240

BMW i3   
Difference: $1,291

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152017
ModelISISi3
Trim250350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,550 $40,065 $44,450
Base Invoice $33,994 $37,261 $42,020
F Sport Package 3,235    
Navigation system 1,855 1,855  
Adaptive cruise control 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
Premium Package   1,050  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700
Sunroof     1,000
F Sport Package 2,976    
Navigation system 1,716 1,716  
Adaptive cruise control 460 460  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460  
Premium Package   968  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,160
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645
Sunroof     920
Options (change) 6,090 3,905 4,050
Options (change) 5,612 3,604 3,725
Destination 925 925 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $43,565 $44,895 $41,995
Total Invoice $40,531 $41,790 $39,240

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $533
Model Year201520152017
ModelISISi3
Trim250350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine204hp V6306hp V6168hp E
TransmissionT6T8A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17155/70-19
Total Price$43,565$44,895$41,995
Adjustments for Features-815-8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,750$44,080$41,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,330$0
Total Invoice$40,531$41,790$39,240
Adjustments for Features-758-7590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,773$41,031$39,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,258$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW i3

Model Year201520152017
ModelISISi3
Trim250350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
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 window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
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 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Text dictation  $50
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals$75  
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 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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,080$6,080$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$815$815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-758-7590

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW i3

Model Year20152017
ModelISi3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in101.2 in
Length183.7 in157.4 in
Width71.3 in69.9 in
Height56.3 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.8 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.811.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested70034%
Total Not Requested137566%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested52531%
Total Not Requested116569%

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