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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: $38,565

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $5,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,477

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $7,793

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015201520062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesISIS
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $37,500 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150 $62,000 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $30,995 $35,180 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820 $57,720 $26,389 $31,186
Premium Package 3,200 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200      
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950 950      
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150      
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900          
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500      
Wood trim 500         0    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450         0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550    
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575 575 575    
Executive Package           4,300    
Sunroof           0    
Obstacle detection, rear             500 500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.             3,990 3,990
Luxury Package             3,495 3,495
Premium Package 2,910 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000      
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865 865      
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955      
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820          
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455      
Wood trim 455         0    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320         0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500 500    
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525 525 525 525    
Executive Package           3,915    
Sunroof           0    
Obstacle detection, rear             400 400
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.             3,302 3,302
Luxury Package             2,796 2,796
Options (change) 10,200 8,725 8,725 6,925 6,925 5,425 7,985 7,985
Options (change) 9,280 7,940 7,940 6,300 6,300 4,940 6,498 6,498
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 590 590
Total Price $44,145 $47,220 $48,720 $51,670 $58,070 $68,420 $38,565 $44,015
Total Invoice $41,270 $44,115 $45,495 $48,225 $54,115 $63,655 $33,477 $38,274

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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: $5,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,452
Model Year20152015201520152015201520062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesISIS
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H425hp I6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T8M6T8M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$44,145$47,220$48,720$51,670$58,070$68,420$38,565$44,015
Adjustments for Features-365-815-2,265-1,115-2,290-2,6400-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,780$46,405$46,455$50,555$55,780$65,780$38,565$42,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,625$2,675$6,775$12,000$22,000$0$4,400
Total Invoice$41,270$44,115$45,495$48,225$54,115$63,655$33,477$38,274
Adjustments for Features-341-761-2,115-1,041-2,134-2,4560-913
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,929$43,354$43,380$47,184$51,981$61,199$33,477$37,361
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,425$2,451$6,255$11,052$20,270$0$3,884

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152015201520152015201520062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesISIS
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$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$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel     $100  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$0  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$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$15  
Rear air vents      $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass      $15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 $0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0  
Rear spoiler     $200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash      $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound      $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights     $50  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)     $350  
Headlight washers     $50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats      $300$300
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$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, passenger seat      $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100  
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)     $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       $100
Total Value of Features$2,980$3,430$4,880$3,730$4,905$5,255$2,615$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$365$815$2,265$1,115$2,290$2,640$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-341-761-2,115-1,041-2,134-2,4560-913

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152006
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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 drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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 drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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 drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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 drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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 drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85045%
Total Not Requested105055%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

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
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%
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
Total Requested185077%
Total Not Requested55023%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

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
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%
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
Total Requested185077%
Total Not Requested55023%

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