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Lexus RC vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $72,230

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $63,472

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,180

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $58,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelRCi8
TrimFBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $64,165 $136,500
Base Invoice $59,673 $126,260
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,550  
Premium Package F 3,240  
Adaptive cruise control 500  
Leather seating surfaces 800  
Giga World   2,000
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,355  
Premium Package F 2,981  
Adaptive cruise control 460  
Leather seating surfaces 736  
Giga World   1,820
Options (change) 7,090 2,000
Options (change) 6,532 1,820
Destination 975 995
Gas Tax 0 -3,793
Total Price $72,230 $135,702
Total Invoice $67,180 $125,282

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RC F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $62,087
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,823
Model Year20172015
ModelRCi8
TrimFBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine467hp V8357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG28/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19215/45-20
Total Price$72,230$135,702
Adjustments for Features0-1,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,230$134,317
Total Invoice$67,180$125,282
Adjustments for Features0-1,279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,180$124,003

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. BMW i8

Model Year20172015
ModelRCi8
TrimFBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Lane departure collision mitigation $50
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger $0
7 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim $250
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,630$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,279

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. BMW i8

Model Year20172015
ModelRCi8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.5 in110.2 in
Length184.8 in184.9 in
Width72.4 in76.5 in
Height54.9 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,958 lb.3,455 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in51.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested150067%
Total Not Requested74033%

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