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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: $46,285

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $87,417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015
ModelISISi8
Trim300350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,210 $41,830 $136,500
Blind spot warning system 600 600  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,835 2,835  
F Sport Package 3,145 3,155  
Blind spot warning system 552 552  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,616 2,616  
F Sport Package 2,893 2,904  
Options (change) 7,080 7,090 0
Options (change) 6,521 6,532 0
Destination 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,793
Total Price $46,285 $49,915 $133,702

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS 300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $85,682
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $114,408
Model Year201820182015
ModelISISi8
Trim300350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine241hp I4306hp V6357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
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$46,285$49,915$133,702
Adjustments for Features0-500-1,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,285$49,415$131,967
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,130$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW i8

Model Year201820182015
ModelISISi8
Trim300350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$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 prevention, steering-based$200$200 
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
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Performance meter$150$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$6,305$6,805$8,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$1,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-75-1,602

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW i8

Model Year20182015
ModelISi8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in110.2 in
Length184.3 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
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested95043%
Total Not Requested127557%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested165056%
Total Not Requested127544%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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