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BMW 4-Series vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 4-Series vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,735

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $31,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,249

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $29,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
Model4-SeriesISIS
TrimM4250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $74,200 $41,190 $46,640
Base Invoice $68,945 $38,308 $43,374
Executive Package 2,800    
7-speed automated manual 2,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Wood trim 0    
Luxury Package   3,055 3,055
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,015 4,015
Headlight washers   100 100
Executive Package 2,550    
7-speed automated manual 2,640    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Wood trim 0    
Luxury Package   2,813 2,813
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,701 3,701
Headlight washers   92 92
Options (change) 6,250 7,670 7,670
Options (change) 5,690 7,066 7,066
Destination 995 875 875
Total Price $81,445 $49,735 $55,185
Total Invoice $75,630 $46,249 $51,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,653
Model Year201620122012
Model4-SeriesISIS
TrimM4250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine425hp I6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionS7M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16270, 12270, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$81,445$49,735$55,185
Adjustments for Features-4,0150-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,430$49,735$54,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$75,630$46,249$51,315
Adjustments for Features-3,7280-976
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,902$46,249$50,339
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,090

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Features Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201620122012
Model4-SeriesISIS
TrimM4250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote app$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Rear seat pass-through$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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
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  
Neck-level heating, front seats$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  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50  
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,380$2,365$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,015$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7280-976

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162012
Model4-SeriesIS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.6 in107.5 in
Length182.6 in182.5 in
Width71.9 in70.9 in
Height54.5 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,110 lb.4,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in25.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.8 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.0 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested65052%
Total Not Requested60048%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested162576%
Total Not Requested50024%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested162576%
Total Not Requested50024%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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