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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: $41,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $26,906

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,235

BMW i3   
Difference: $20,597

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelLSi3
Trim430Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $56,525 $42,400
Base Invoice $49,176 $39,690
Custom Luxury Package 5,935  
Comfort Leather Interior Upgrade Pkg. 1,460  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,250  
Proximity key 1,000  
Satellite radio 486  
Tera World   2,500
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Custom Luxury Package 4,804  
Comfort Leather Interior Upgrade Pkg. 1,168  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,800  
Proximity key 800  
Satellite radio 389  
Tera World   2,275
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 11,131 5,550
Options (change) 8,961 5,050
Destination 695 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $68,351 $41,445
Total Invoice $58,832 $38,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,981
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,801
Model Year20062016
ModelLSi3
Trim430Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine278hp V8168hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG137/111 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17155/70-19
Total Price$68,351$41,445
Adjustments for Features-9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,426$41,445
Total Invoice$58,832$38,235
Adjustments for Features-7960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,036$38,235

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW i3

Model Year20062016
ModelLSi3
Trim430Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power door closers$300 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
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
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$8,815$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7960

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW i3

Model Year20062016
ModelLSi3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase115.2 in101.2 in
Length197.4 in157.4 in
Width72.0 in69.9 in
Height58.7 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,990 lb.2,634 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.2 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.211.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 430

Custom Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power door closers300No
Headlight washers50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170052%
Total Not Requested155048%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested155053%
Total Not Requested140047%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested159094%

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