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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: $38,945

BMW i3   
Difference: $2,829

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,960

BMW i3   
Difference: $2,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172016
ModelISISISi3
Trim200t300350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,825 $40,200 $41,370 $42,400
Base Invoice $35,178 $37,386 $38,474 $39,690
Navigation system 1,735 1,735 1,735  
Rearview camera 350 350 350  
Rear spoiler 389 389 389  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package       2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550
Navigation system 1,604 1,604 1,604  
Rearview camera 324 324 324  
Rear spoiler 259 259 259  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package       2,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500
Options (change) 2,974 2,974 2,974 3,050
Options (change) 2,647 2,647 2,647 2,775
Destination 975 975 975 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $41,774 $44,149 $45,319 $38,945
Total Invoice $38,800 $41,008 $42,096 $35,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $664
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $829
Model Year2017201720172016
ModelISISISi3
Trim200t300350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6168hp E
TransmissionT8T6T8A1
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8293, 8100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18155/70-19
Total Price$41,774$44,149$45,319$38,945
Adjustments for Features-2,165-3,865-2,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,609$40,284$43,154$38,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$3,545$0
Total Invoice$38,800$41,008$42,096$35,960
Adjustments for Features-2,011-3,590-2,0110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,789$37,418$40,085$35,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$629$3,296$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW i3

Model Year2017201720172016
ModelISISISi3
Trim200t300350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
1-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heat pump   $250
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat   $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack   $0
7.2 kW onboard charger   $500
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure   $0
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition   $200
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Text dictation   $50
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated front seats $200 $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
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 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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,255$9,955$8,255$6,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,165$3,865$2,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,011-3,590-2,0110

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW i3

Model Year20172016
ModelISi3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in101.2 in
Length184.3 in157.4 in
Width71.3 in69.9 in
Height56.3 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.2,635 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 200t

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested62596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested62596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested62596%
Total Not Requested254%

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 detection50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested57534%
Total Not Requested111566%

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