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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: $40,091

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $3,784

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,803

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $5,712

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014201420082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesISIS
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,750 $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900 $30,855 $36,305
Base Invoice $30,310 $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090 $27,151 $31,948
Premium Package 3,200 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200    
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950 950    
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900        
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450            
Wood trim 500            
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500    
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575 575    
Obstacle detection, rear           500 500
Luxury Package           3,495 3,495
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.           3,990 3,990
Sunroof           0 0
Satellite radio           486 486
Premium Package 2,910 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000    
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865 865    
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820        
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320            
Wood trim 455            
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455    
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525 525 525    
Obstacle detection, rear           400 400
Luxury Package           2,796 2,796
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.           3,302 3,302
Sunroof           0 0
Satellite radio           389 389
Options (change) 10,200 8,725 8,725 6,925 6,925 8,471 8,471
Options (change) 9,280 7,940 7,940 6,300 6,300 6,887 6,887
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 765 765
Total Price $43,875 $46,950 $48,250 $51,250 $57,750 $40,091 $45,541
Total Invoice $40,515 $43,360 $44,555 $47,335 $53,315 $34,803 $39,600

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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: $4,069
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,959
Model Year2014201420142014201420082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesISIS
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T8M6T8M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$43,875$46,950$48,250$51,250$57,750$40,091$45,541
Adjustments for Features0-450-1,900-750-1,925-285-1,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,875$46,500$46,350$50,500$55,825$39,806$44,306
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,625$2,475$6,625$11,950$0$4,500
Total Invoice$40,515$43,360$44,555$47,335$53,315$34,803$39,600
Adjustments for Features0-416-1,754-693-1,777-247-1,074
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,515$42,944$42,801$46,642$51,538$34,556$38,526
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,429$2,286$6,127$11,023$0$3,970

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2014201420142014201420082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesISIS
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150 $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents     $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass     $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio     $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300$300
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250$250
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Total Value of Features$3,005$3,455$4,905$3,755$4,930$3,290$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$1,900$750$1,925$285$1,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-416-1,754-693-1,777-247-1,074

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20142008
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 Weight3,411 lb.3,456 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 320i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested235080%
Total Not Requested60020%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested205076%
Total Not Requested65024%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested205076%
Total Not Requested65024%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested185071%
Total Not Requested75029%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
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 Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested185071%
Total Not Requested75029%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
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 Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

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