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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: $50,000

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $11,741

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,150

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $7,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132008
Model3-Series3-SeriesIS
Trim328i335iF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,850 $43,150 $56,000
Base Invoice $34,080 $39,880 $49,280
Sport Line 2,500 1,700  
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 875 875  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 500
Premium Package 3,100 2,200  
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 / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,990
Satellite radio     486
Sport Line 2,275 1,545  
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 795 795  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 400
Premium Package 2,820 2,000  
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 / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,302
Satellite radio     389
Options (change) 12,225 9,625 4,976
Options (change) 11,145 8,775 4,091
Destination 925 925 765
Total Price $50,000 $53,700 $61,741
Total Invoice $46,150 $49,580 $54,136

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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: $10,781
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,144
Model Year201320132008
Model3-Series3-SeriesIS
Trim328i335iF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6416hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/40-19
Total Price$50,000$53,700$61,741
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,000$52,550$60,781
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$0
Total Invoice$46,150$49,580$54,136
Adjustments for Features0-1,062-842
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,150$48,518$53,294
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,368$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201320132008
Model3-Series3-SeriesIS
Trim328i335iF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app$25$25 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
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$3,055$4,205$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,062-842

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20132008
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 Weight3,713 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

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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