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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: $37,125

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $5,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,343

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $6,972

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201020062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesISIS
Trim328i335i335dM3250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,150 $40,600 $43,950 $55,400 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $30,680 $37,530 $40,615 $51,150 $26,389 $31,186
Premium Package 2,650 2,650 2,650 2,000    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100   2,550 2,550
Steering-linked headlights 900          
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 380 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Proximity key 500 500 500      
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575    
Technology Package       3,250    
Sunroof       1,050    
Wood trim       0    
Rear spoiler       0    
Luxury Package         3,495 3,495
Premium Package 2,410 2,410 2,410 1,820    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910   2,168 2,168
Steering-linked headlights 820          
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685 345 400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500    
Proximity key 455 455 455      
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525    
Technology Package       2,960    
Sunroof       955    
Wood trim       0    
Rear spoiler       0    
Luxury Package         2,796 2,796
Options (change) 8,525 7,625 7,625 8,305 6,545 6,545
Options (change) 7,760 6,940 6,940 7,560 5,364 5,364
Destination 875 875 875 875 590 590
Gas Tax 0 0 -900 1,300 0 0
Total Price $42,550 $49,100 $51,550 $65,880 $37,125 $42,575
Total Invoice $39,315 $45,345 $47,530 $60,885 $32,343 $37,140

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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: $5,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,289
Model Year201020102010201020062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesISIS
Trim328i335i335dM3250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$42,550$49,100$51,550$65,880$37,125$42,575
Adjustments for Features-1000-950-1,175-470-1,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,450$49,100$50,600$64,705$36,655$41,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,650$8,150$22,255$0$4,400
Total Invoice$39,315$45,345$47,530$60,885$32,343$37,140
Adjustments for Features-920-876-1,086-409-1,326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,223$45,345$46,654$59,799$31,934$35,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,122$7,431$20,576$0$3,880

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201020102010201020062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesISIS
Trim328i335i335dM3250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 $150$150
Rearview camera    $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents    $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler   $200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
iPod integration$100     
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Floor mats    $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50  
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$2,045$1,945$2,895$3,120$2,415$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$950$1,175$470$1,520
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-876-1,086-409-1,326

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20102006
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 Weight3,341 lb.3,456 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 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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 Requested230081%
Total Not Requested55019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested95056%
Total Not Requested74044%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested185077%
Total Not Requested55023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested185077%
Total Not Requested55023%
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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