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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: $41,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,235

BMW i3   
Difference: $38,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142016
ModelLSLSi3
Trim460L600h LBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $78,440 $120,060 $42,400
Base Invoice $72,164 $110,456 $39,690
Pre-Collision System 1,500 1,500  
Blind spot warning system 500    
LED headlights 1,450    
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,500
Tera World     2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Pre-Collision System 1,380 1,380  
Blind spot warning system 460    
LED headlights 1,336    
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,275
Tera World     2,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Options (change) 3,450 1,500 5,550
Options (change) 3,176 1,380 5,050
Destination 910 910 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $82,800 $122,470 $41,445
Total Invoice $76,250 $112,746 $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: $37,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,663
Model Year201420142016
ModelLSLSi3
Trim460L600h LBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine386hp V8389hp V8 H168hp E
TransmissionT8CVT-8A1
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10450, 19100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19155/70-19
Total Price$82,800$122,470$41,445
Adjustments for Features-3,640-11,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,160$110,505$41,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,345$0
Total Invoice$76,250$112,746$38,235
Adjustments for Features-3,352-11,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,898$101,731$38,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,833$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW i3

Model Year201420142016
ModelLSLSi3
Trim460L600h LBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
1-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power door closers$300$300 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rear side airbags $300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Air purifier $50 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Engine / Motor 
18 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$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Self-repairing paint$0$0 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25 
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Text dictation  $50
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Digital instruments  $0
Headlight washers $50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0 
Coordinated climate control, rear seats $0 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, second row seats $150 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, second row seats $150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$9,355$17,680$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,640$11,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,352-11,0150

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW i3

Model Year20142016
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.2,635 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 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 alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 600h L

Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
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%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested255086%
Total Not Requested40014%

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