BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2012 Lexus IS Lexus IS 2011

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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: $49,225

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $3,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,218

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $4,072

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
Model1-SeriesISIS
Trim135i250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $44,100 $41,190 $46,640
Base Invoice $40,750 $37,072 $41,976
BMW Assist 650    
Premium Package 1,750    
Navigation system 2,150 2,465 2,465
7-speed automated manual 450    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Proximity key 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 380 500 500
Heated front seats 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Luxury Package   3,055 3,055
Tires, run-flat   1,040 1,040
Headlight washers   100 100
BMW Assist 590    
Premium Package 1,595    
Navigation system 1,955 2,233 2,233
7-speed automated manual 430    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Proximity key 455    
Obstacle detection, rear 345 430 430
Heated front seats 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Luxury Package   2,628 2,628
Tires, run-flat   894 894
Headlight washers   86 86
Options (change) 7,280 7,160 7,160
Options (change) 6,645 6,271 6,271
Destination 895 875 875
Total Price $52,275 $49,225 $54,675
Total Invoice $48,290 $44,218 $49,122

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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: $5,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,192
Model Year201220112011
Model1-SeriesISIS
Trim135i250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp I6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionS7M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$52,275$49,225$54,675
Adjustments for Features0-2,360-3,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,275$46,865$51,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$48,290$44,218$49,122
Adjustments for Features0-2,120-3,064
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,290$42,098$46,058
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,960

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201220112011
Model1-SeriesISIS
Trim135i250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
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
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console $100$100
Ski sack$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
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 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,630$9,990$11,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,360$3,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,120-3,064

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122011
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 Weight3,725 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

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested32587%
Total Not Requested5013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested153097%
Total Not Requested503%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Tires, run-flat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tires, run-flat150Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
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
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
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
Total Requested162576%
Total Not Requested50024%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Tires, run-flat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tires, run-flat150Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
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
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
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
Total Requested162576%
Total Not Requested50024%

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