BMW 2-Series BMW 2-Series 2019 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: $50,895

BMW 2-Series 230i   
Difference: $240

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,537

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920122012
Model2-SeriesISIS
Trim230i250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $41,100 $41,190 $46,640
Base Invoice $38,905 $38,308 $43,374
Convenience Tier 1,300    
Luxury Design 350    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 800 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Leather seating surfaces 1,550    
Steering-linked headlights 800    
Premium Tier 2,250    
Luxury Package   3,055 3,055
Adaptive cruise control   1,500 1,500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,015 4,015
Convenience Tier 1,195    
Luxury Design 320    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105    
Obstacle detection, rear 735 460 460
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505    
Leather seating surfaces 1,425    
Steering-linked headlights 735    
Premium Tier 2,070    
Luxury Package   2,813 2,813
Adaptive cruise control   1,380 1,380
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,701 3,701
Options (change) 8,800 9,070 9,070
Options (change) 8,090 8,354 8,354
Destination 995 875 875
Total Price $50,895 $51,135 $56,585
Total Invoice $47,990 $47,537 $52,603

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 2-Series 230i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $203
Model Year201920122012
Model2-SeriesISIS
Trim230i250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine248hp I4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT8M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6270, 12270, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$50,895$51,135$56,585
Adjustments for Features-2650-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,630$51,135$55,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$47,990$47,537$52,603
Adjustments for Features-2500-976
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,740$47,537$51,627
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,090

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Features Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201920122012
Model2-SeriesISIS
Trim230i250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr 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 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote app$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
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  
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  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
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  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
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
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$11,330$11,065$12,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$265$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-2500-976

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20192012
Model2-SeriesIS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.9 in107.5 in
Length174.9 in182.5 in
Width69.4 in70.9 in
Height55.6 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,924 lb.4,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 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 Headroom37.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room42.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.8 in25.9 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 230i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested80556%
Total Not Requested62544%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92565%
Total Not Requested49035%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
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 mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested155073%
Total Not Requested57527%
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%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
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 mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested155073%
Total Not Requested57527%
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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