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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: $1,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,135

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
Model1-SeriesIS
Trim135i350
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,300 $40,870
Base Invoice $36,335 $38,009
Navigation system 2,150 1,505
BMW Assist 650  
7-speed automated manual 450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Proximity key 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 380 500
App support 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Rearview camera   350
RWD   0
Navigation system 1,955 1,392
BMW Assist 590  
7-speed automated manual 430  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Proximity key 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 345 460
App support 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Rearview camera   324
RWD   0
Options (change) 5,280 2,355
Options (change) 4,825 2,176
Destination 895 950
Total Price $45,475 $44,175
Total Invoice $42,055 $41,135

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,306
Model Year20122016
Model1-SeriesIS
Trim135i350
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6306hp V6
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$45,475$44,175
Adjustments for Features0-415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,475$43,760
Total Invoice$42,055$41,135
Adjustments for Features0-386
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,055$40,749

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122016
Model1-SeriesIS
Trim135i350
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Universal garage door opener $100
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
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
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
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
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$3,425$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-386

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122016
Model1-SeriesIS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in110.2 in
Length172.2 in183.7 in
Width68.8 in71.3 in
Height56.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,439 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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