BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2008 Lexus IS Lexus IS 2014

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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: $67,573

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $1,097

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,862

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $533

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
Model3-SeriesIS
TrimM3F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,800 $63,600
Base Invoice $49,675 $59,148
Premium Package 1,900  
7-speed automated manual 2,700  
Technology Package 3,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Sunroof 1,050  
Heated front seats 500  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
iPod integration 400  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 500
HD radio 350  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Navigation system   2,490
Cargo mat   73
Premium Package 1,730  
7-speed automated manual 2,455  
Technology Package 2,960  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Sunroof 955  
Heated front seats 455  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
iPod integration 365  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 460
HD radio 315  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Navigation system   2,300
Cargo mat   44
Options (change) 12,745 3,063
Options (change) 11,595 2,804
Destination 825 910
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $68,670 $67,573
Total Invoice $63,395 $62,862

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,122
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $556
Model Year20082014
Model3-SeriesIS
TrimM3F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8416hp V8
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$68,670$67,573
Adjustments for Features0-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,670$67,548
Total Invoice$63,395$62,862
Adjustments for Features0-23
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,395$62,839

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082014
Model3-SeriesIS
TrimM3F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,115$4,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082014
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 Weight3,693 lb.3,780 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 M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested97558%
Total Not Requested70042%

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
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested75073%
Total Not Requested27527%

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