BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2006 Lexus IS Lexus IS 2009

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BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,715

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $21,442

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,385

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $17,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
Model3-Series3-SeriesIS
Trim325i330iF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $36,600 $56,610
Base Invoice $28,300 $33,485 $50,382
Premium Package 2,900 2,200  
Steering-linked headlights 800    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,570
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Aluminum trim 0 0  
Proximity key 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 500
Satellite radio 595 595 579
Cargo mat     73
Premium Package 2,640 2,000  
Steering-linked headlights 730    
Navigation system 1,820 1,820 2,166
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Aluminum trim 0 0  
Proximity key 455 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 400
Satellite radio 540 540 463
Cargo mat     44
Options (change) 8,120 6,620 3,722
Options (change) 7,390 6,020 3,073
Destination 695 695 825
Total Price $39,715 $43,915 $61,157
Total Invoice $36,385 $40,200 $54,280

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,092
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,809
Model Year200620062009
Model3-Series3-SeriesIS
Trim325i330iF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6416hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$39,715$43,915$61,157
Adjustments for Features0-250-2,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,715$43,665$58,807
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$0
Total Invoice$36,385$40,200$54,280
Adjustments for Features0-229-2,086
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,385$39,971$52,194
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,586$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year200620062009
Model3-Series3-SeriesIS
Trim325i330iF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats  $75
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,440$1,690$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-2,086

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062009
Model3-SeriesIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in107.5 in
Length178.2 in180.1 in
Width71.5 in70.9 in
Height55.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,503 lb.3,780 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested235082%
Total Not Requested50018%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

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