BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2008 Lexus IS Lexus IS 2012

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BMW 1-Series vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,185

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $1,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,825

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $1,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
Model1-SeriesISIS
Trim135i250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,100 $41,190 $46,640
Base Invoice $36,150 $38,308 $43,374
Premium Package 3,400    
Navigation system 2,100 2,465 2,465
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
iPod integration 400    
Proximity key 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 350 500 500
Heated front seats 500    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,325    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Luxury Package   3,055 3,055
Headlight washers   100 100
Premium Package 3,095    
Navigation system 1,910 2,277 2,277
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
iPod integration 365    
Proximity key 455    
Obstacle detection, rear 320 460 460
Heated front seats 455    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,260    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Luxury Package   2,813 2,813
Headlight washers   92 92
Options (change) 9,720 6,120 6,120
Options (change) 8,900 5,642 5,642
Destination 825 875 875
Total Price $49,645 $48,185 $53,635
Total Invoice $45,875 $44,825 $49,891

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,608
Model Year200820122012
Model1-SeriesISIS
Trim135i250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp I6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$49,645$48,185$53,635
Adjustments for Features0-2,750-3,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,645$45,435$49,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$45,875$44,825$49,891
Adjustments for Features0-2,558-3,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,875$42,267$46,356
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,089

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year200820122012
Model1-SeriesISIS
Trim135i250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,265$10,015$11,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,750$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,558-3,535

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082012
Model1-SeriesIS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.7 in107.5 in
Length172.2 in182.5 in
Width68.8 in70.9 in
Height55.6 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,626 lb.4,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room42.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in25.9 in
Cargo Volume8.5 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested273089%
Total Not Requested35011%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested162576%
Total Not Requested50024%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested162576%
Total Not Requested50024%

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