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Lexus SC vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus SC vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,645

BMW i3   
Difference: $28,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,160

BMW i3   
Difference: $22,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelSCi3
Trim430Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $66,355 $44,450
Base Invoice $57,728 $42,020
Rear spoiler 440  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Rear spoiler 352  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Options (change) 440 700
Options (change) 352 645
Destination 765 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $67,560 $38,645
Total Invoice $58,845 $36,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus SC vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,453
Model Year20082017
ModelSCi3
Trim430Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Engine288hp V8168hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18155/70-19
Total Price$67,560$38,645
Adjustments for Features-7,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,405$38,645
Total Invoice$58,845$36,160
Adjustments for Features-6,2320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,613$36,160

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. BMW i3

Model Year20082017
ModelSCi3
Trim430Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
Power antenna$100 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
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 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$13,430$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,2320

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. BMW i3

Model Year20082017
ModelSCi3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in101.2 in
Length178.5 in157.4 in
Width72.0 in69.9 in
Height53.1 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,841 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom27.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.6 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.811.8 ft3

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