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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: $40,875

BMW i3   
Difference: $8,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,195

BMW i3   
Difference: $6,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelRXi3
Trim350Base
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,075 $41,350
Base Invoice $35,363 $38,220
Navigation Package 2,465  
Premium Package 2,400  
Unbranded 12 speakers 110  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500  
Comfort Package 1,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Tera World   2,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   350
Navigation Package 2,172  
Premium Package 2,028  
Unbranded 12 speakers 94  
Adaptive cruise control 1,290  
Comfort Package 1,678  
Obstacle detection, rear 430  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,275
Tera World   2,455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   320
Options (change) 8,925 6,100
Options (change) 7,692 5,550
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $48,875 $40,875
Total Invoice $43,930 $37,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,652
Model Year20112014
ModelRXi3
Trim350Base
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine275hp V6168hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18155/70-19
Total Price$48,875$40,875
Adjustments for Features-3,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,445$40,875
Total Invoice$43,930$37,195
Adjustments for Features-3,0830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,847$37,195

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW i3

Model Year20112014
ModelRXi3
Trim350Base
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
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 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
Rear air vents$100 
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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
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$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Total Value of Features$9,520$6,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0830

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW i3

Model Year20112014
ModelRXi3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in101.2 in
Length187.8 in157.4 in
Width74.2 in69.9 in
Height66.3 in62.1 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.2,634 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		40.0 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.3 ft311.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested107539%
Total Not Requested170061%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

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, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested30018%
Total Not Requested139082%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested155048%
Total Not Requested165052%

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