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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: $46,640

Lexus IS 200t   
Difference: $3,819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212021201720172017
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesISISIS
Trim330i330eM340i200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,250 $44,550 $54,700 $37,825 $40,200 $41,370
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 750 750 750 500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550      
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190 150 150 150
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 210 210 210
Blind spot warning system 500 500 500 600 600 600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       2,835 2,835 2,835
F Sport Package       3,545 3,145 3,155
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 690 690 690 460 460 460
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505      
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175 140 140 140
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530 530 192 192 192
Blind spot warning system 460 460 460 552 552 552
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105 1,105      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       2,616 2,616 2,616
F Sport Package       3,262 2,893 2,904
Options (change) 8,915 8,915 7,165 7,840 7,440 7,450
Options (change) 8,205 8,205 6,595 7,222 6,853 6,864
Destination 995 995 995 975 975 975
Gas Tax 0 -4,001 0 0 0 0
Total Price $51,160 $50,459 $62,860 $46,640 $48,615 $49,795

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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: $3,054
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,255
Model Year202120212021201720172017
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)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$51,160$50,459$62,860$46,640$48,615$49,795
Adjustments for Features-640-765-8900-1,425-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,520$49,694$61,970$46,640$47,190$49,370
Cost Above Minimum$826$0$12,276$0$550$2,730

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year202120212021201720172017
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$0
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$100
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0$0$0
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200$200
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   
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$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 headlights   $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75  
Compass$0$0$0   
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Performance meter   $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$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   
Metal pedals   $75$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   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50$50$50
Wood trim$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,380$5,505$5,630$4,740$6,165$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$765$890$0$1,425$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-115-79-1070-1,325-395

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20212017
Model3-SeriesIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.2 in
Length185.7 in184.3 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

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 warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

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 warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
App support0Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
App support0Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested80036%
Total Not Requested142564%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
App support0Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested100034%
Total Not Requested192566%

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