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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: $53,160

BMW 1-Series M Coupe   
Difference: $7,744

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,115

BMW 1-Series M Coupe   
Difference: $4,977

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelIS1-Series
TrimFM Coupe
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $56,610 $46,135
Base Invoice $50,382 $42,645
Navigation system 2,570  
Headlight washers 100  
iPod integration 299  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Premium Package   2,400
Convenience Package   2,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Navigation system 2,166  
Headlight washers 80  
iPod integration 239  
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
Premium Package   2,185
Convenience Package   2,455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 3,469 6,150
Options (change) 2,885 5,595
Destination 825 875
Total Price $60,904 $53,160
Total Invoice $54,092 $49,115

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series M Coupe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,809
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,258
Model Year20092011
ModelIS1-Series
TrimFM Coupe
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine416hp V8335hp I6
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19245/35-19
Total Price$60,904$53,160
Adjustments for Features-1,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,969$53,160
Total Invoice$54,092$49,115
Adjustments for Features-1,7190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,373$49,115

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20092011
ModelIS1-Series
TrimFM Coupe
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
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 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,090$3,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7190

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20092011
ModelIS1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.5 in104.7 in
Length180.1 in171.7 in
Width70.9 in68.8 in
Height56.1 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,780 lb.3,362 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 F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series M Coupe

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested178076%
Total Not Requested57524%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120090%
Total Not Requested14010%

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