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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: $44,175

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $1,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,135

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
Model1-SeriesIS
Trim135i350
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $40,870
Base Invoice $32,290 $38,009
Premium Package 3,400  
Navigation system 2,100 1,505
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,325  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 500
iPod integration 400  
Proximity key 500  
HD radio 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Rearview camera   350
RWD   0
Premium Package 3,095  
Navigation system 1,910 1,392
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,260  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 460
iPod integration 365  
Proximity key 455  
HD radio 315  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Rearview camera   324
RWD   0
Options (change) 9,570 2,355
Options (change) 8,760 2,176
Destination 825 950
Total Price $45,295 $44,175
Total Invoice $41,875 $41,135

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS 350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23
Model Year20082016
Model1-SeriesIS
Trim135i350
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$45,295$44,175
Adjustments for Features-8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,470$44,175
Total Invoice$41,875$41,135
Adjustments for Features-7630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,112$41,135

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082016
Model1-SeriesIS
Trim135i350
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,340$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7630

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082016
Model1-SeriesIS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in110.2 in
Length171.7 in183.7 in
Width68.8 in71.3 in
Height56.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,384 lb.3,593 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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 mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested148048%
Total Not Requested160052%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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