BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2020 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: $59,945

BMW 3-Series M340i   
Difference: $2,299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202009
Model3-SeriesIS
TrimM340iF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,000 $56,610
Luxury Design 0  
Navigation system 1,700  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Aluminum trim 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,010
iPod integration   299
Luxury Design 0  
Navigation system 1,565  
Obstacle detection, rear 690 400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Heated front seats 460  
Aluminum trim 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,318
iPod integration   239
Options (change) 4,950 4,809
Options (change) 4,555 3,957
Destination 995 825
Total Price $59,945 $62,244

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,339
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,710
Model Year20202009
Model3-SeriesIS
TrimM340iF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp I6416hp V8
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/40-19
Total Price$59,945$62,244
Adjustments for Features-1,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,905$62,244

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20202009
Model3-SeriesIS
TrimM340iF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote app$25 
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
Tires, run-flat$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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $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 
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
Compass$0 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
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 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,505$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-960

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20202009
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 Weight3,849 lb.3,780 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 M340i

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 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
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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