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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: $43,635

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $27,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,595

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $25,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015
Model3-SeriesISIS
TrimM3250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,000 $36,550 $40,065
Base Invoice $57,720 $33,994 $37,261
Executive Package 4,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Sunroof 0    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 210 210
LED headlights 1,900    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000    
Wood trim 0    
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
F Sport Package   3,235 3,740
Navigation system   1,855 1,855
All Weather Package   360 360
Executive Package 3,915    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Sunroof 0    
Sunshade, rear, power 525 192 192
LED headlights 1,730    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910    
Wood trim 0    
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460
F Sport Package   2,976 3,441
Navigation system   1,716 1,716
All Weather Package   332 332
Options (change) 8,325 6,160 6,665
Options (change) 7,580 5,676 6,141
Destination 995 925 925
Total Price $71,320 $43,635 $47,655
Total Invoice $66,295 $40,595 $44,327

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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: $25,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,223
Model Year201520152015
Model3-SeriesISIS
TrimM3250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine425hp I6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9293, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$71,320$43,635$47,655
Adjustments for Features-2,6650-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,655$43,635$46,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,320
Total Invoice$66,295$40,595$44,327
Adjustments for Features-2,4770-651
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,818$40,595$43,676
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,081

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201520152015
Model3-SeriesISIS
TrimM3250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
High performance brake pads (optional) $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0  
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,555$2,890$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,665$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4770-651

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152015
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 M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested90047%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested102549%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested155060%
Total Not Requested102540%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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