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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: $52,860

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $89,742

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,148

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $83,934

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152017
ModelISISi8
Trim250C350CBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $43,360 $47,640 $143,400
Base Invoice $40,325 $44,305 $134,040
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
Luxury Package 3,055 3,055  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,520 3,520  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500  
Giga World     2,000
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460  
Luxury Package 2,813 2,813  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,245 3,245  
Adaptive cruise control 1,380 1,380  
Giga World     1,840
Options (change) 8,575 8,575 2,000
Options (change) 7,898 7,898 1,840
Destination 925 925 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,793
Total Price $52,860 $57,140 $142,602
Total Invoice $49,148 $53,128 $133,082

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $93,032
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86,993
Model Year201520152017
ModelISISi8
Trim250C350CBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine204hp V6306hp V6357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 12270, 12360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17215/45-20
Total Price$52,860$57,140$142,602
Adjustments for Features-3,290-3,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,570$53,850$142,602
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,280$0
Total Invoice$49,148$53,128$133,082
Adjustments for Features-3,059-3,0590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,089$50,069$133,082
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,980$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW i8

Model Year201520152017
ModelISISi8
Trim250C350CBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot warning system  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0
7 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription  $150
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
Text dictation  $50
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$12,355$12,355$9,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,290$3,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,059-3,0590

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW i8

Model Year20152017
ModelISi8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.5 in110.2 in
Length182.5 in184.9 in
Width70.9 in76.5 in
Height55.7 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,807 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.3 in51.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom25.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested115054%
Total Not Requested97546%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested127578%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested115054%
Total Not Requested97546%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested127578%
Total Not Requested35022%

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