BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2019 Lexus IS Lexus IS 2009

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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: $39,149

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $9,371

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,635

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $11,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920092009
Model3-SeriesISIS
Trim330i250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $31,155 $36,605
Base Invoice $38,115 $27,727 $32,578
Convenience Tier 1,750    
Luxury Design 0    
Navigation system 1,700    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450    
Heated front seats 500    
Sunshade, rear, power 575    
Luxury Plus Package   2,380 2,380
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,990 3,990
Sunroof   0 0
iPod integration   299 299
Convenience Tier 1,610    
Luxury Design 0    
Navigation system 1,565    
Obstacle detection, rear 690 400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335    
Heated front seats 460    
Sunshade, rear, power 530    
Luxury Plus Package   2,142 2,142
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,302 3,302
Sunroof   0 0
iPod integration   239 239
Options (change) 7,275 7,169 7,169
Options (change) 6,695 6,083 6,083
Destination 995 825 825
Total Price $48,520 $39,149 $44,599
Total Invoice $45,805 $34,635 $39,486

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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: $7,081
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,008
Model Year201920092009
Model3-SeriesISIS
Trim330i250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT8M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$48,520$39,149$44,599
Adjustments for Features-2,2900-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,230$39,149$43,649
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500
Total Invoice$45,805$34,635$39,486
Adjustments for Features-2,1620-841
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,643$34,635$38,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,010

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201920092009
Model3-SeriesISIS
Trim330i250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Remote app$25  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Regenerative braking$0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$5,680$3,390$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,290$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1620-841

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20192009
Model3-SeriesIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in107.5 in
Length185.7 in180.1 in
Width71.9 in70.9 in
Height56.8 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume16.9 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Plus 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 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
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested162563%
Total Not Requested97537%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Plus 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 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
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested162563%
Total Not Requested97537%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

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