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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: $50,020

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $3,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,530

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $3,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
Model1-SeriesISIS
Trim135i250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $44,100 $42,610 $46,890
Base Invoice $40,750 $39,627 $43,609
BMW Assist 650    
Premium Package 1,750    
7-speed automated manual 450    
Navigation system 2,150 2,490 2,490
M Sport Package 1,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Proximity key 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 380 500 500
Heated front seats 500    
App support 250    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
F Sport Package   2,550 2,550
Xenon HID headlights   875 875
Headlight washers   100 100
BMW Assist 590    
Premium Package 1,595    
7-speed automated manual 430    
Navigation system 1,955 2,300 2,300
M Sport Package 1,090    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Proximity key 455    
Obstacle detection, rear 345 460 460
Heated front seats 455    
App support 230    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
F Sport Package   2,349 2,349
Xenon HID headlights   807 807
Headlight washers   92 92
Options (change) 8,730 6,515 6,515
Options (change) 7,965 6,008 6,008
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $53,725 $50,020 $54,300
Total Invoice $49,610 $46,530 $50,512

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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: $6,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,345
Model Year201220132013
Model1-SeriesISIS
Trim135i250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp I6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionS7T6T6
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)215/40-18255/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$53,725$50,020$54,300
Adjustments for Features0-2,435-2,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,725$47,585$51,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,280
Total Invoice$49,610$46,530$50,512
Adjustments for Features0-2,265-2,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,610$44,265$48,247
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,982

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201220132013
Model1-SeriesISIS
Trim135i250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$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
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console $100$100
Ski sack$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0  
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$75
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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$8,455$10,890$10,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,435$2,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,265-2,265

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122013
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.4,151 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 reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
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 mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested138087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
M 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
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/40YR18 tires400No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested85047%
Total Not Requested97553%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested77578%
Total Not Requested22522%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/40YR18 tires400No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested85047%
Total Not Requested97553%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested77578%
Total Not Requested22522%

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