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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: $6,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,637

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $9,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesISIS
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $33,135 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595 $26,389 $31,186
Premium Tier 3,000              
Sport Plus Design 2,650              
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750 750 750 500 500
Sunroof 900         0    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550    
Shadow Sport Design   600 600 600        
Convenience Tier   1,750 1,750 1,750        
Navigation system   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700      
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500      
M Sport Design         0      
Wood trim           0    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.             3,990 3,990
Sport Package             3,695 3,695
Premium Tier 2,760              
Sport Plus Design 2,435              
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690 690 690 690 690 400 400
Sunroof 830         0    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505 505 505    
Shadow Sport Design   550 550 550        
Convenience Tier   1,610 1,610 1,610        
Navigation system   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565      
Heated front seats   460 460 460 460      
M Sport Design         0      
Wood trim           0    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.             3,302 3,302
Sport Package             2,956 2,956
Options (change) 9,300 7,300 7,300 7,300 4,950 2,250 8,185 8,185
Options (change) 8,555 6,715 6,715 6,715 4,555 2,070 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 $45,195 $50,045 $48,545 $49,894 $54,895 $68,745 $38,765 $44,215
Total Invoice $42,685 $47,820 $45,825 $46,799 $51,755 $64,660 $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: $4,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,767
Model Year20182018201820182018201820062006
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
TransmissionT8T8M6T8T8M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$45,195$50,045$48,545$49,894$54,895$68,745$38,765$44,215
Adjustments for Features-2,415-3,090-1,840-3,115-3,115-3,0900-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,780$46,955$46,705$46,779$51,780$65,655$38,765$43,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,925$3,999$9,000$22,875$0$4,400
Total Invoice$42,685$47,820$45,825$46,799$51,755$64,660$33,637$38,434
Adjustments for Features-2,281-2,953-1,737-2,922-2,937-2,9060-913
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,404$44,867$44,088$43,877$48,818$61,754$33,637$37,521
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,463$3,684$3,473$8,414$21,350$0$3,884

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182018201820182018201820062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesISIS
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300$1300   
6-speed manual  $150  $150$150 
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  
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$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  
Surround sound    $250$250$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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75$75
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  $125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights      $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights      $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats      $300$300
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$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  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100   $100
Total Value of Features$5,255$5,930$4,680$5,955$5,955$5,930$2,840$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,415$3,090$1,840$3,115$3,115$3,090$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,281-2,953-1,737-2,922-2,937-2,9060-913

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182006
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 Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115052%
Total Not Requested106548%
Sport Plus Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested137562%
Total Not Requested85038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

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 sound250Yes
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 Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
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 sound250Yes
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 Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%

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