BMW 2-Series BMW 2-Series 2014 Lexus IS Lexus IS 2012

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BMW 2-Series vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 2-Series vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,735

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $740

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,249

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420122012
Model2-SeriesISIS
TrimM235i250C350C
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $43,100 $41,190 $46,640
Base Invoice $39,830 $38,308 $43,374
Premium Package 2,300    
Driver Assistance Package 950    
Technology Package 2,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Wood trim 0    
Heated front seats 500    
Sunroof 0    
Luxury Package   3,055 3,055
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,015 4,015
Headlight washers   100 100
Premium Package 2,095    
Driver Assistance Package 865    
Technology Package 1,955    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Wood trim 0    
Heated front seats 455    
Sunroof 0    
Luxury Package   2,813 2,813
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,701 3,701
Headlight washers   92 92
Options (change) 6,450 7,670 7,670
Options (change) 5,870 7,066 7,066
Destination 925 875 875
Total Price $50,475 $49,735 $55,185
Total Invoice $46,625 $46,249 $51,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,686
Model Year201420122012
Model2-SeriesISIS
TrimM235i250C350C
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine320hp I6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT8M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6270, 12270, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$50,475$49,735$55,185
Adjustments for Features0-3,560-4,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,475$46,175$50,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$46,625$46,249$51,315
Adjustments for Features0-3,310-4,287
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,625$42,939$47,028
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,089

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Features Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201420122012
Model2-SeriesISIS
TrimM235i250C350C
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
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  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Raised top speed limiter$0  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Text dictation$50  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights $125$125
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,005$9,565$10,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,560$4,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,310-4,287

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20142012
Model2-SeriesIS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.9 in107.5 in
Length174.5 in182.5 in
Width69.8 in70.9 in
Height55.8 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,535 lb.4,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in25.9 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested178074%
Total Not Requested62526%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested162576%
Total Not Requested50024%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested162576%
Total Not Requested50024%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

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