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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: $48,040

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $84,817

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,677

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $77,505

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162014
ModelISISi8
Trim300350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,700 $40,870 $135,700
Base Invoice $36,921 $38,009 $125,025
Blind spot warning system 600 600  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,645 2,645  
F Sport Package 3,145 3,155  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
Adaptive cruise control 500 500  
Blind spot warning system 552 552  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,441 2,441  
F Sport Package 2,893 2,905  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460  
Adaptive cruise control 460 460  
Options (change) 7,390 7,400 0
Options (change) 6,806 6,818 0
Destination 950 950 950
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,793
Total Price $48,040 $49,220 $132,857
Total Invoice $44,677 $45,777 $122,182

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $83,782
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $76,564
Model Year201620162014
ModelISISi8
Trim300350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine255hp V6306hp V6357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionT6T8T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18215/45-20
Total Price$48,040$49,220$132,857
Adjustments for Features-1,0000-2,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,040$49,220$130,822
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,180$0
Total Invoice$44,677$45,777$122,182
Adjustments for Features-9300-1,871
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,747$45,777$120,311
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,030$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW i8

Model Year201620162014
ModelISISi8
Trim300350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
AWD$1700 $1700
RWD $0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0  
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
High performance brake pads (optional)$0$0 
Lane departure collision mitigation  $50
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
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
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
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
Text dictation  $50
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,255$6,255$8,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$0$2,035
Value of Feature Adjustments-9300-1,871

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW i8

Model Year20162014
ModelISi8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in110.2 in
Length183.7 in184.9 in
Width71.3 in76.5 in
Height56.3 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in51.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested95046%
Total Not Requested112554%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested165059%
Total Not Requested112541%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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