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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: $40,905

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $7,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,423

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $8,027

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Model Year201420142014201420102010
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesISIS
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900 $32,145 $37,595
Base Invoice $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090 $28,929 $33,833
Premium Package 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200    
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950    
Steering-linked headlights 900 900        
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system         1,500 1,500
Obstacle detection, rear         500 500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         3,905 3,905
Luxury Plus Package Value Edition         1,980 1,980
Premium Package 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000    
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865    
Steering-linked headlights 820 820        
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system         1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear         400 400
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         3,237 3,237
Luxury Plus Package Value Edition         1,782 1,782
Options (change) 9,925 9,925 8,125 8,125 7,885 7,885
Options (change) 9,030 9,030 7,390 7,390 6,619 6,619
Destination 925 925 925 925 875 875
Total Price $48,150 $49,450 $52,450 $58,950 $40,905 $46,355
Total Invoice $44,450 $45,645 $48,425 $54,405 $36,423 $41,327

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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: $6,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,754
Model Year201420142014201420102010
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesISIS
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6T8M6T8M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$48,150$49,450$52,450$58,950$40,905$46,355
Adjustments for Features-140-1,590-440-1,6150-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,010$47,860$52,010$57,335$40,905$45,405
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$4,150$9,475$0$4,500
Total Invoice$44,450$45,645$48,425$54,405$36,423$41,327
Adjustments for Features-129-1,468-406-1,4900-847
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,321$44,177$48,019$52,915$36,423$40,480
Cost Above Minimum$144$0$3,842$8,738$0$4,057

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201420142014201420102010
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesISIS
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
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
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents    $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound    $250$250
Text dictation$50$50$50$50  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Total Value of Features$4,005$5,455$4,305$5,480$3,865$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$140$1,590$440$1,615$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-129-1,468-406-1,4900-847

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20142010
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 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 information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%

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 information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%

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 information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%

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 information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%
Luxury Plus Package Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
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
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested185071%
Total Not Requested75029%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%
Luxury Plus Package Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
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
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested185071%
Total Not Requested75029%

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