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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: $41,915

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $23,368

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,385

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $19,949

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
Model3-Series3-SeriesIS
Trim325i330iF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $36,600 $58,460
Base Invoice $28,300 $33,485 $52,612
Premium Package 2,900 2,200  
Steering-linked headlights 800    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Aluminum trim 0 0  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Proximity key 500 500  
Satellite radio 595 595  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 500
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     1,500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,925
Cargo mat     73
Premium Package 2,640 2,000  
Steering-linked headlights 730    
Navigation system 1,820 1,820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430  
Aluminum trim 0 0  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Proximity key 455 455  
Satellite radio 540 540  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 400
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 2,000  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     1,200
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,253
Cargo mat     44
Options (change) 10,320 8,820 5,998
Options (change) 9,390 8,020 4,897
Destination 695 695 825
Total Price $41,915 $46,115 $65,283
Total Invoice $38,385 $42,200 $58,334

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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: $20,318
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,224
Model Year200620062010
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?, 13300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$41,915$46,115$65,283
Adjustments for Features0-250-3,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,915$45,865$62,233
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$0
Total Invoice$38,385$42,200$58,334
Adjustments for Features0-229-2,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,385$41,971$55,609
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,586$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year200620062010
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25
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$1,240$1,490$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-2,725

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062010
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 OnStar200Yes
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 Requested255089%
Total Not Requested30011%

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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested165085%
Total Not Requested30015%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

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