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Lexus RX vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RX vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,995

BMW i3   
Difference: $2,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,957

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelRXi3
Trim350Base
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,400 $44,450
Base Invoice $33,099 $42,020
Heated front seats 665  
Xenon HID headlights 815  
Premium Package 1,245  
Navigation system 2,650  
Adaptive cruise control 600  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Sunroof   1,000
Heated front seats 532  
Xenon HID headlights 734  
Premium Package 1,122  
Navigation system 2,225  
Adaptive cruise control 480  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,160
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Sunroof   920
Options (change) 5,975 4,050
Options (change) 5,093 3,725
Destination 765 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $44,140 $41,995
Total Invoice $38,957 $39,240

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW i3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus RX 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,744
Model Year20082017
ModelRXi3
Trim350Base
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6168hp E
TransmissionA5A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG129/106 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17155/70-19
Total Price$44,140$41,995
Adjustments for Features-1,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,485$41,995
Total Invoice$38,957$39,240
Adjustments for Features-1,4610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,496$39,240

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW i3

Model Year20082017
ModelRXi3
Trim350Base
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel 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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$8,570$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4610

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW i3

Model Year20082017
ModelRXi3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in101.2 in
Length186.2 in157.4 in
Width72.6 in69.9 in
Height66.1 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,870 lb.2,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		38.3 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		84.7 ft311.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested92532%
Total Not Requested195068%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information0No
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 Requested156594%

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