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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: $47,220

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $13,181

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,630

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $9,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
Model1-SeriesIS
Trim135iF
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,850 $56,000
Base Invoice $33,160 $49,280
Premium Package 3,400  
Sport Package 1,100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100  
Cold Weather Package 600  
Navigation system 2,100 2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Aluminum trim 0  
Proximity key 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 500
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,325  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Headlight washers   100
Satellite radio   486
Premium Package 3,095  
Sport Package 1,000  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90  
Cold Weather Package 545  
Navigation system 1,910 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Aluminum trim 0  
Proximity key 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 400
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,260  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Headlight washers   80
Satellite radio   389
Options (change) 10,545 3,636
Options (change) 9,645 3,019
Destination 825 765
Total Price $47,220 $60,401
Total Invoice $43,630 $53,064

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,446
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,788
Model Year20092008
Model1-SeriesIS
Trim135iF
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6416hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$47,220$60,401
Adjustments for Features0-735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,220$59,666
Total Invoice$43,630$53,064
Adjustments for Features0-646
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,630$52,418

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092008
Model1-SeriesIS
Trim135iF
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
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,305$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-646

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092008
Model1-SeriesIS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in107.5 in
Length171.7 in180.1 in
Width68.8 in70.9 in
Height56.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,384 lb.3,780 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft313.0 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 OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested258084%
Total Not Requested50016%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

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