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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: $43,100

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $9,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesISIS
Trim328i335i300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $38,210 $41,830
Premium Package 3,600 1,900 700  
Technology Package 2,550 2,550    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 500 500
Sport Line 2,500 1,700    
BMW Assist 650 650    
Driver Assistance Package 1,100 1,100    
Steering-linked headlights 900      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 900 900    
App support 250 250    
Rearview camera 400 400    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 210 210
Heated steering wheel 190 190 150 150
Folding second row seats 475 475    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Navigation system     1,735 1,735
Blind spot warning system     600 600
F Sport Package       3,155
Premium Package 3,275 1,730 644  
Technology Package 2,320 2,320    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 460 460
Sport Line 2,275 1,545    
BMW Assist 590 590    
Driver Assistance Package 1,000 1,000    
Steering-linked headlights 820      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 820 820    
App support 230 230    
Rearview camera 365 365    
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 192 192
Heated steering wheel 175 175 140 140
Folding second row seats 430 430    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Navigation system     1,604 1,604
Blind spot warning system     552 552
F Sport Package       2,904
Options (change) 16,740 13,340 3,895 6,350
Options (change) 15,260 12,165 3,592 5,852
Destination 895 895 995 995
Total Price $52,535 $56,635 $43,100 $49,175

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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: $9,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,875
Model Year2012201220182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesISIS
Trim328i335i300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6241hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9293, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$52,535$56,635$43,100$49,175
Adjustments for Features00-160-1,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,535$56,635$42,940$47,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,100$0$4,975

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2012201220182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesISIS
Trim328i335i300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights   $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Performance meter   $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
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$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,955$4,955$5,115$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$160$1,260
Value of Feature Adjustments00-17-175

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122018
Model3-SeriesIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in110.2 in
Length182.5 in184.3 in
Width71.3 in71.3 in
Height56.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested225059%
Total Not Requested155041%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%
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%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested50032%
Total Not Requested105068%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
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 reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125043%
Total Not Requested167557%

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