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Lexus IS vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $60,804

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $79,098

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,012

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $75,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelISi8
TrimFBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $56,610 $140,700
Base Invoice $50,382 $130,125
Navigation system 2,570  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
iPod integration 299  
Giga World   2,000
Navigation system 2,166  
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
iPod integration 239  
Giga World   1,820
Options (change) 3,369 2,000
Options (change) 2,805 1,820
Destination 825 995
Gas Tax 0 -3,793
Total Price $60,804 $139,902
Total Invoice $54,012 $129,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $75,313
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,641
Model Year20092016
ModelISi8
TrimFBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine416hp V8357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG28/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19215/45-20
Total Price$60,804$139,902
Adjustments for Features0-3,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,804$136,117
Total Invoice$54,012$129,147
Adjustments for Features0-3,494
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,012$125,653

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW i8

Model Year20092016
ModelISi8
TrimFBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger $0
7 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
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 - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,155$9,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,494

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW i8

Model Year20092016
ModelISi8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.5 in110.2 in
Length180.1 in184.9 in
Width70.9 in76.5 in
Height56.1 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,780 lb.3,455 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in51.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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