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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: $46,015

Lexus IS 200t   
Difference: $5,894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212021201620162016
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesISISIS
Trim330i330eM340i200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,250 $44,550 $54,700 $37,325 $39,700 $40,870
Luxury Design 0 0 0      
Convenience Tier 1,750 1,750        
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750   500 500
Driving Assistance Package 500 500 500      
Premium Tier 2,900 2,900 2,900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550      
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190   150 150
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 210 210 210
Blind spot warning system 500 500 500   600 600
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Adaptive cruise control       500 500 500
Luxury Package       4,385    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       2,645 2,645 2,645
F Sport Package         3,145 3,155
Luxury Design 0 0 0      
Convenience Tier 1,610 1,610        
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690 690   460 460
Driving Assistance Package 460 460 460      
Premium Tier 2,670 2,670 2,670      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505      
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175   140 140
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530 530 192 192 192
Blind spot warning system 460 460 460   552 552
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105 1,105      
Adaptive cruise control       460 460 460
Luxury Package       4,035    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       2,441 2,441 2,441
F Sport Package         2,893 2,905
Options (change) 10,365 10,365 8,615 7,740 7,750 7,760
Options (change) 9,540 9,540 7,930 7,128 7,138 7,150
Destination 995 995 995 950 950 950
Gas Tax 0 -4,001 0 0 0 0
Total Price $52,610 $51,909 $64,310 $46,015 $48,400 $49,580

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS 200t
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,779
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,654
Model Year202120212021201620162016
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesISISIS
Trim330i330eM340i200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I4180hp I4 PiH382hp I6 H241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9600, 16835, 15835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$52,610$51,909$64,310$46,015$48,400$49,580
Adjustments for Features-1,915-2,040-2,165-925-1,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,695$49,869$62,145$45,090$47,400$49,580
Cost Above Minimum$826$0$12,276$0$2,310$4,490

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year202120212021201620162016
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesISISIS
Trim330i330eM340i200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
RWD$0$0$0$0 $0
AWD    $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850   
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100   
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0$0
Lane departure warning$200$200$200   
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$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$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$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Compass$0$0$0   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900  
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$200  
Metal pedals    $75$75
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$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50$50$50
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,780$6,905$7,030$5,790$5,865$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,915$2,040$2,165$925$1,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-383-257-300-860-9300

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20212016
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.3,584 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

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested71543%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
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
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested71543%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 200t

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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested320085%
Total Not Requested57515%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested27561%
Total Not Requested17539%
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, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested80039%
Total Not Requested127561%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested27561%
Total Not Requested17539%
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, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested100036%
Total Not Requested177564%

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