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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: $49,225

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $3,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,218

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $4,072

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelISIS1-Series
Trim250C350C135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $41,190 $46,640 $44,100
Base Invoice $37,072 $41,976 $40,750
Navigation system 2,465 2,465 2,150
Luxury Package 3,055 3,055  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 380
Tires, run-flat 1,040 1,040  
Headlight washers 100 100  
BMW Assist     650
Premium Package     1,750
7-speed automated manual     450
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Heated front seats     500
Proximity key     500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Navigation system 2,233 2,233 1,955
Luxury Package 2,628 2,628  
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430 345
Tires, run-flat 894 894  
Headlight washers 86 86  
BMW Assist     590
Premium Package     1,595
7-speed automated manual     430
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Heated front seats     455
Proximity key     455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Options (change) 7,160 7,160 7,280
Options (change) 6,271 6,271 6,645
Destination 875 875 895
Total Price $49,225 $54,675 $52,275
Total Invoice $44,218 $49,122 $48,290

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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: $5,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,192
Model Year201120112012
ModelISIS1-Series
Trim250C350C135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine204hp V6306hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionM6T6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$49,225$54,675$52,275
Adjustments for Features-2,360-3,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,865$51,265$52,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$44,218$49,122$48,290
Adjustments for Features-2,120-3,0640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,098$46,058$48,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,960$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201120112012
ModelISIS1-Series
Trim250C350C135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
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 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console$100$100 
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Power convertible top  $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
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 
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 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,990$11,040$7,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,360$3,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,120-3,0640

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20112012
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.3,725 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
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
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested162576%
Total Not Requested50024%

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
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
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested162576%
Total Not Requested50024%

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%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested32587%
Total Not Requested5013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested153097%
Total Not Requested503%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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