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Lexus LS vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus LS vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,995

BMW i3   
Difference: $41,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,240

BMW i3   
Difference: $37,424

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelLSi3
Trim460LBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $78,820 $44,450
Base Invoice $72,513 $42,020
Pre-Collision System 1,500  
Blind spot warning system 500  
LED headlights 1,450  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Sunroof   1,000
Pre-Collision System 1,380  
Blind spot warning system 460  
LED headlights 1,336  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,160
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Sunroof   920
Options (change) 3,450 4,050
Options (change) 3,176 3,725
Destination 975 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $83,245 $41,995
Total Invoice $76,664 $39,240

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,852
Model Year20172017
ModelLSi3
Trim460LBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine386hp V8168hp E
TransmissionT8A1
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18155/70-19
Total Price$83,245$41,995
Adjustments for Features-4,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,280$41,995
Total Invoice$76,664$39,240
Adjustments for Features-4,5720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,092$39,240

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW i3

Model Year20172017
ModelLSi3
Trim460LBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers$300 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Self-repairing paint$0 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$9,655$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5720

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW i3

Model Year20172017
ModelLSi3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.7 in101.2 in
Length205.0 in157.4 in
Width73.8 in69.9 in
Height58.1 in62.1 in
Curb Weight4,278 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.011.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460L

Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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-speed700Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested102561%
Total Not Requested66539%

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