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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: $40,875

BMW i3   
Difference: $67,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,195

BMW i3   
Difference: $57,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelLSi3
Trim600h LBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $104,900 $41,350
Base Invoice $91,263 $38,220
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Tera World   2,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   350
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,275
Tera World   2,455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   320
Options (change) 2,850 6,100
Options (change) 2,280 5,550
Destination 765 925
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $108,515 $40,875
Total Invoice $94,308 $37,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,374
Model Year20082014
ModelLSi3
Trim600h LBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine389hp V8 H168hp E
TransmissionCVT-8A1
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 19100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19155/70-19
Total Price$108,515$40,875
Adjustments for Features-8,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,610$40,875
Total Invoice$94,308$37,195
Adjustments for Features-7,7390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,569$37,195

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW i3

Model Year20082014
ModelLSi3
Trim600h LBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
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, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
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 
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 
18 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon + LED headlights$800 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$15,230$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,7390

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW i3

Model Year20082014
ModelLSi3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.7 in101.2 in
Length202.8 in157.4 in
Width73.8 in69.9 in
Height58.1 in62.1 in
Curb Weight4,333 lb.2,635 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 2 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 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
BMW i3

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested1157%
Total Not Requested157593%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested255080%
Total Not Requested65020%

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