BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2017 Lexus IS Lexus IS 2014

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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: $68,520

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $3,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,755

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $4,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172014
Model3-SeriesIS
TrimM3F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,000 $63,600
Base Invoice $60,200 $59,148
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Executive Package 3,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Sunroof 0  
Aluminum trim 0  
Leather seating surfaces 0  
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,410
Headlight washers   100
7-speed automated manual 2,670  
Executive Package 3,590  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Sunroof 0  
Aluminum trim 0  
Leather seating surfaces 0  
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,145
Headlight washers   92
Options (change) 7,500 4,010
Options (change) 6,905 3,697
Destination 995 910
Total Price $72,495 $68,520
Total Invoice $68,100 $63,755

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,288
Model Year20172014
Model3-SeriesIS
TrimM3F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine425hp I6416hp V8
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$72,495$68,520
Adjustments for Features-2,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,305$68,520
Total Invoice$68,100$63,755
Adjustments for Features-2,0570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,043$63,755

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172014
Model3-SeriesIS
TrimM3F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$6,080$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0570

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172014
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 Weight3,630 lb.3,780 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 wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested67545%
Total Not Requested82555%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested127578%
Total Not Requested35022%

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