BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2011 Lexus IS Lexus IS 2018

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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: $41,895

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $4,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120182018
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesISIS
Trim328i335i335d300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,600 $42,050 $44,150 $38,210 $41,830
Premium Package 2,650        
Steering-linked headlights 900        
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100 1,735 1,735
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Folding second row seats 475 475 475    
Proximity key 500 500 500    
Adaptive cruise control 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Auto-dimming headlights 250        
App support 250 250 250    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750 750    
iPod integration   400 400    
Rearview camera       350 350
Cargo mat       105 105
Premium Package 2,410        
Steering-linked headlights 820        
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,604 1,604
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685 460 460
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Folding second row seats 430 430 430    
Proximity key 455 455 455    
Adaptive cruise control 2,135 2,135 2,135    
Auto-dimming headlights 230        
App support 230 230 230    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685 685    
iPod integration   365 365    
Rearview camera       324 324
Cargo mat       65 65
Options (change) 11,175 8,525 8,525 2,690 2,690
Options (change) 10,125 7,715 7,715 2,453 2,453
Destination 875 875 875 995 995
Total Price $46,650 $51,450 $53,550 $41,895 $45,515

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,255
Model Year20112011201120182018
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesISIS
Trim328i335i335d300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D241hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8293, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$46,650$51,450$53,550$41,895$45,515
Adjustments for Features-2,8000-950-3,110-2,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,850$51,450$52,600$38,785$42,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,600$8,750$0$3,820

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112011201120182018
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesISIS
Trim328i335i335d300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100  
6-speed manual $150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75    
Auto-dimming headlights$200  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150$150
Compass$0    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Floor mats   $75$75
Heated front seats   $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900    
Memory system, driver seat$200$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
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50$50
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,205$2,405$3,355$5,515$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,800$0$950$3,110$2,910
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5830-877-256-220

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112018
Model3-SeriesIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in110.2 in
Length178.2 in184.3 in
Width71.5 in71.3 in
Height55.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,584 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?
Sunroof900Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested217576%
Total Not Requested70024%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested62596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested62596%
Total Not Requested254%

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