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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: $41,445

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $4,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,570

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $3,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720142014
Model3-Series3-SeriesISIS
Trim328i335i250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,400 $38,900 $36,100 $39,615
Base Invoice $29,810 $35,790 $33,573 $36,841
Premium Package 3,250      
Navigation system 2,100 2,100    
Steering-linked headlights 800      
Adaptive cruise control 2,400 2,400 500 500
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 210 210
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 500 500
Proximity key 500 500    
iPod integration 400 400    
Satellite radio 595 595    
Folding second row seats 475 475    
HD radio 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,225 3,225
Premium Package 2,960      
Navigation system 1,910 1,910    
Steering-linked headlights 730      
Adaptive cruise control 2,135 2,135 460 460
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 192 192
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 460 460
Proximity key 455 455    
iPod integration 365 365    
Satellite radio 540 540    
Folding second row seats 430 430    
HD radio 450 450    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,975 2,975
Options (change) 12,420 9,120 4,435 4,435
Options (change) 11,250 8,245 4,087 4,087
Destination 775 775 910 910
Total Price $45,595 $48,795 $41,445 $44,960
Total Invoice $41,835 $44,810 $38,570 $41,838

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,434
Model Year2007200720142014
Model3-Series3-SeriesISIS
Trim328i335i250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$45,595$48,795$41,445$44,960
Adjustments for Features-1,5000-1,660-1,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,095$48,795$39,785$43,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,700$0$3,315
Total Invoice$41,835$44,810$38,570$41,838
Adjustments for Features-1,3760-1,545-1,731
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,459$44,810$37,025$40,107
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,351$0$3,082

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2007200720142014
Model3-Series3-SeriesISIS
Trim328i335i250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration$100$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Compass$0   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats  $75$75
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,605$2,105$3,765$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$0$1,660$1,860
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3760-1,545-1,731

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20072014
Model3-SeriesIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in110.2 in
Length178.2 in183.7 in
Width71.5 in71.3 in
Height55.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 seat200No
Total Requested125044%
Total Not Requested160056%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
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, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Remote app25No
App support0No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
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, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Remote app25No
App support0No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

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