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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: $40,305

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $9,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,522

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $8,723

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Model Year201420142014201420142014
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesISIS
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900 $36,100 $39,615
Base Invoice $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090 $33,573 $36,841
Steering-linked headlights 900 900        
Sport Line 2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,085 2,085
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Sunroof 1,050 1,050        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500 500    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 210 210
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Adaptive cruise control         500 500
Obstacle detection, rear         500 500
F Sport Package           3,620
Steering-linked headlights 820 820        
Sport Line 2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,927 1,927
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500    
Sunroof 955 955        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475 475    
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525 192 192
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910 910 910    
Adaptive cruise control         460 460
Obstacle detection, rear         460 460
F Sport Package           3,330
Options (change) 11,875 11,875 9,125 9,125 3,295 6,915
Options (change) 10,825 10,825 8,320 8,320 3,039 6,369
Destination 925 925 925 925 910 910
Total Price $50,100 $51,400 $53,450 $59,950 $40,305 $47,440
Total Invoice $46,245 $47,440 $49,355 $55,335 $37,522 $44,120

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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: $9,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,127
Model Year201420142014201420142014
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesISIS
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6T8M6T8T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$50,100$51,400$53,450$59,950$40,305$47,440
Adjustments for Features-490-1,940-790-1,9650-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,610$49,460$52,660$57,985$40,305$45,840
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$3,200$8,525$0$5,535
Total Invoice$46,245$47,440$49,355$55,335$37,522$44,120
Adjustments for Features-452-1,791-729-1,8140-1,488
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,793$45,649$48,626$53,521$37,522$42,632
Cost Above Minimum$144$0$2,977$7,872$0$5,110

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201420142014201420142014
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesISIS
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Proximity key    $250$250
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)     $0
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents    $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
Text dictation$50$50$50$50  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
LED headlights     $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Metal pedals     $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood    $50$50
Wood trim $300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,580$6,030$4,880$6,055$4,090$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$490$1,940$790$1,965$0$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-452-1,791-729-1,8140-1,488

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20142014
Model3-SeriesIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in110.2 in
Length182.5 in183.7 in
Width71.3 in71.3 in
Height56.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,411 lb.3,462 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

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested105046%
Total Not Requested122554%

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