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Lexus IS vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,875

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $3,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,380

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $5,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelIS1-Series
Trim350135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,440 $39,300
Base Invoice $31,186 $36,335
Sport Package 3,695  
Navigation system 2,550 2,150
Headlight washers 100  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 380
Premium Package   1,750
7-speed automated manual   450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   500
Sport Package 2,956  
Navigation system 2,168 1,955
Headlight washers 80  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 345
Premium Package   1,595
7-speed automated manual   430
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   455
Options (change) 6,845 6,280
Options (change) 5,604 5,735
Destination 590 895
Total Price $42,875 $46,475
Total Invoice $37,380 $42,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,724
Model Year20062012
ModelIS1-Series
Trim350135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine306hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$42,875$46,475
Adjustments for Features-1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,715$46,475
Total Invoice$37,380$42,965
Adjustments for Features-1390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,241$42,965

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20062012
ModelIS1-Series
Trim350135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
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
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
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 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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 
Wood trim $300
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,515$3,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1390

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20062012
ModelIS1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.5 in104.7 in
Length180.1 in172.2 in
Width70.9 in68.8 in
Height56.1 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.3,439 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested157561%
Total Not Requested102539%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested138087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

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