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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: $45,595

BMW i3   
Difference: $69,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,550

BMW i3   
Difference: $63,437

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelLSi3
Trim600h LBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $112,750 $44,450
Base Invoice $103,732 $42,020
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,500  
Park Assistant Package   1,000
Tera World   2,600
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Sunroof   1,000
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,380  
Park Assistant Package   920
Tera World   2,390
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,160
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Sunroof   920
Options (change) 1,500 7,650
Options (change) 1,380 7,035
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $115,125 $45,595
Total Invoice $105,987 $42,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $61,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,413
Model Year20122017
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$115,125$45,595
Adjustments for Features-7,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$107,495$45,595
Total Invoice$105,987$42,550
Adjustments for Features-7,0240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$98,963$42,550

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW i3

Model Year20122017
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
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
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 
33 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
Automatic start / stop$150 
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 
App support $0
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 
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
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 
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 
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 
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$14,405$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,0240

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See a complete comparison of Lexus LS vs. BMW i3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW i3

Model Year20122017
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.2,962 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 Legroom37.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.0 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		18.011.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus LS vs. BMW i3 specs.

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested220085%
Total Not Requested40015%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
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 Requested1408%
Total Not Requested155092%

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