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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: $47,475

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $2,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,211

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $3,664

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102008
ModelISIS1-Series
Trim250C350C135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $39,440 $44,890 $39,100
Base Invoice $35,495 $40,399 $36,150
Navigation system 2,465 2,465 2,100
Luxury Package 3,055 3,055  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 350
Tires, run-flat 1,040 1,040  
Headlight washers 100 100  
Premium Package     3,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
iPod integration     400
Heated front seats     500
Proximity key     500
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,325
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Navigation system 2,085 2,085 1,910
Luxury Package 2,444 2,444  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 320
Tires, run-flat 832 832  
Headlight washers 80 80  
Premium Package     3,095
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
iPod integration     365
Heated front seats     455
Proximity key     455
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,260
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 7,160 7,160 9,720
Options (change) 5,841 5,841 8,900
Destination 875 875 825
Total Price $47,475 $52,925 $49,645
Total Invoice $42,211 $47,115 $45,875

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,198
Model Year201020102008
ModelISIS1-Series
Trim250C350C135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine204hp V6306hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$47,475$52,925$49,645
Adjustments for Features-2,850-3,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,625$49,025$49,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$42,211$47,115$45,875
Adjustments for Features-2,534-3,4720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,677$43,643$45,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,966$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201020102008
ModelISIS1-Series
Trim250C350C135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Residual heat  $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Power convertible top  $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$10,165$11,215$7,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,850$3,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,534-3,4720

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20102008
ModelIS1-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.5 in104.7 in
Length182.5 in172.2 in
Width70.9 in68.8 in
Height55.7 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,165 lb.3,626 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom25.9 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft38.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
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
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested162571%
Total Not Requested65029%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
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
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested162571%
Total Not Requested65029%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested253082%
Total Not Requested55018%

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