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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: $48,045

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $12,759

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,355

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $9,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
Model3-Series3-SeriesIS
Trim328i335iF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $56,610
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $50,382
Premium Package 3,600 1,900  
Sport Line 2,500 1,700  
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Technology Package 2,550 2,550  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Aluminum trim 0 0  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Rearview camera 400 400  
Navigation system     2,570
iPod integration     299
Premium Package 3,275 1,730  
Sport Line 2,275 1,545  
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Technology Package 2,320 2,320  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Aluminum trim 0 0  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Rearview camera 365 365  
Navigation system     2,166
iPod integration     239
Options (change) 12,250 8,850 3,369
Options (change) 11,170 8,075 2,805
Destination 895 895 825
Total Price $48,045 $52,145 $60,804
Total Invoice $44,355 $48,160 $54,012

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,649
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,671
Model Year201220122009
Model3-Series3-SeriesIS
Trim328i335iF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6416hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/40-19
Total Price$48,045$52,145$60,804
Adjustments for Features00-1,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,045$52,145$59,694
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,100$0
Total Invoice$44,355$48,160$54,012
Adjustments for Features00-986
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,355$48,160$53,026
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,805$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201220122009
Model3-Series3-SeriesIS
Trim328i335iF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Temporary spare tire  $150
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$2,555$2,555$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,110
Value of Feature Adjustments00-986

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122009
Model3-SeriesIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in107.5 in
Length182.5 in180.1 in
Width71.3 in70.9 in
Height56.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,759 lb.3,780 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested340089%
Total Not Requested40011%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested39036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested145094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested39036%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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