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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: $46,160

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $25,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,948

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $23,347

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520162016
Model3-SeriesISIS
TrimM3300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,000 $39,700 $40,870
Base Invoice $57,720 $36,921 $38,009
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    
F Sport Package   3,145 3,155
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Navigation system   1,505 1,505
Heated steering wheel   150 150
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    
F Sport Package   2,893 2,905
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460
Navigation system   1,392 1,392
Heated steering wheel   140 140
Options (change) 8,325 5,510 5,520
Options (change) 7,580 5,077 5,089
Destination 995 950 950
Total Price $71,320 $46,160 $47,340
Total Invoice $66,295 $42,948 $44,048

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,404
Model Year201520162016
Model3-SeriesISIS
TrimM3300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine425hp I6255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWD
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$46,160$47,340
Adjustments for Features-2,015-1,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,305$45,160$47,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,180
Total Invoice$66,295$42,948$44,048
Adjustments for Features-1,873-9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,422$42,018$44,048
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,030

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201520162016
Model3-SeriesISIS
TrimM3300350
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
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0 
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
Vehicle health reports $0$0
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  
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  
Headlight washers$50  
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$5,605$4,590$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,015$1,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,873-9300

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152016
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.3,584 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
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
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
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested102549%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested175063%
Total Not Requested102537%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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