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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: $43,480

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $6,979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120152015
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesISIS
Trim330i330eM340i250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,250 $44,550 $54,700 $36,550 $40,065
Convenience Tier 1,750 1,750      
Luxury Design 0 0 0    
Driving Assistance Package 500 500 500    
Premium Tier 2,900 2,900 2,900    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190 150 150
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 210 210
Blind spot warning system 500 500 500 600 600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Adaptive cruise control       500 500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       2,995 2,995
Premium Package       1,050 1,050
Convenience Tier 1,610 1,610      
Luxury Design 0 0 0    
Driving Assistance Package 460 460 460    
Premium Tier 2,670 2,670 2,670    
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690 690 460 460
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505    
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175 140 140
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530 530 192 192
Blind spot warning system 460 460 460 552 552
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105 1,105    
Adaptive cruise control       460 460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       2,764 2,764
Premium Package       968 968
Options (change) 8,915 8,915 7,165 6,005 6,005
Options (change) 8,205 8,205 6,595 5,536 5,536
Destination 995 995 995 925 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,001 0 0 0
Total Price $51,160 $50,459 $62,860 $43,480 $46,995

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS 250
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,789
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,482
Model Year20212021202120152015
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesISIS
Trim330i330eM340i250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I4180hp I4 PiH382hp I6 H204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9600, 16835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$51,160$50,459$62,860$43,480$46,995
Adjustments for Features-2,065-2,190-2,3150-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,095$48,269$60,545$43,480$46,795
Cost Above Minimum$826$0$12,276$0$3,315

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20212021202120152015
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesISIS
Trim330i330eM340i250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0   
8 kWh battery pack $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0 $0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50$50
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,580$5,705$5,830$3,515$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,065$2,190$2,315$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-371-226-2800-186

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20212015
Model3-SeriesIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.2 in
Length185.7 in183.7 in
Width71.9 in71.3 in
Height56.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume16.9 ft310.8 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%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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 information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested71543%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

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%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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 information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested71543%

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%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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 information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested71543%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

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