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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: $38,765

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $5,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,637

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $7,733

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172017201720062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesISIS
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,450 $40,250 $38,750 $44,100 $47,900 $64,000 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $31,790 $38,115 $36,720 $41,695 $45,225 $60,200 $26,389 $31,186
Premium Package 3,100 2,450 2,450 2,450        
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950 950      
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950      
LED headlights 700              
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700 700 700 700    
M Sport Package         0      
Executive Package           3,900    
Sunroof           0    
Wood trim           0    
Obstacle detection, rear             500 500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.             3,990 3,990
Sport Package             3,695 3,695
Premium Package 2,850 2,255 2,255 2,255        
Driver Assistance Package 875 875 875 875 875      
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775      
LED headlights 645              
Heated front seats 460 460 460 460 460      
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 645 645 645 645    
M Sport Package         0      
Executive Package           3,590    
Sunroof           0    
Wood trim           0    
Obstacle detection, rear             400 400
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.             3,302 3,302
Sport Package             2,956 2,956
Options (change) 9,350 8,000 8,000 8,000 5,550 4,600 8,185 8,185
Options (change) 8,585 7,345 7,345 7,345 5,090 4,235 6,658 6,658
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 590 590
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0 0
Total Price $43,795 $49,245 $47,745 $49,094 $54,445 $69,595 $38,765 $44,215
Total Invoice $41,370 $46,455 $45,060 $46,034 $51,310 $65,430 $33,637 $38,434

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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: $4,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,821
Model Year20172017201720172017201720062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesISIS
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8M6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$43,795$49,245$47,745$49,094$54,445$69,595$38,765$44,215
Adjustments for Features-965-3,090-2,990-3,115-1,715-3,6900-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,830$46,155$44,755$45,979$52,730$65,905$38,765$43,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,325$1,925$3,149$9,900$23,075$0$4,400
Total Invoice$41,370$46,455$45,060$46,034$51,310$65,430$33,637$38,434
Adjustments for Features-912-2,915-2,822-2,921-1,616-3,4690-913
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,458$43,540$42,238$43,113$49,694$61,961$33,637$37,521
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,082$1,780$2,655$9,236$21,503$0$3,884

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172017201720172017201720062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesISIS
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150$150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$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$100  
Heated steering wheel     $100  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25  
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 
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0    
8 kWh battery pack   $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0  
Rear spoiler     $200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0$0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0  
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  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0  
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  
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25  
Surround sound     $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Text dictation     $50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50  
Wireless charging station     $75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75$75
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights     $50  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)     $350  
Headlight washers     $50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights     $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500$500
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$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$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$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100  
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)     $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100   $100
Total Value of Features$3,805$5,930$5,830$5,955$4,555$6,530$2,840$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$965$3,090$2,990$3,115$1,715$3,690$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-912-2,915-2,822-2,921-1,616-3,4690-913

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172006
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 Weight3,502 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
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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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 Requested227576%
Total Not Requested70024%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
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 Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
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 Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
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 Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%

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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%

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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%

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