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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: $48,185

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $2,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,825

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $1,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelISIS1-Series
Trim250C350C135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $41,190 $46,640 $40,150
Base Invoice $38,308 $43,374 $37,120
Navigation system 2,465 2,465 2,100
Luxury Package 3,055 3,055  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 350
Headlight washers 100 100  
Premium Package     3,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
iPod integration     400
Heated front seats     500
Proximity key     500
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,325
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Navigation system 2,277 2,277 1,910
Luxury Package 2,813 2,813  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 320
Headlight washers 92 92  
Premium Package     3,095
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430
iPod integration     365
Heated front seats     455
Proximity key     455
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,260
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 6,120 6,120 9,645
Options (change) 5,642 5,642 8,830
Destination 875 875 825
Total Price $48,185 $53,635 $50,620
Total Invoice $44,825 $49,891 $46,775

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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: $5,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,494
Model Year201220122009
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)225/45-17225/45-17215/40-18
Total Price$48,185$53,635$50,620
Adjustments for Features-2,735-3,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,450$49,850$50,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$44,825$49,891$46,775
Adjustments for Features-2,544-3,5210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,281$46,370$46,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,089$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201220122009
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 
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 
Tires, run-flat  $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
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
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 
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$10,015$11,065$7,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,735$3,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,544-3,5210

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20122009
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested162576%
Total Not Requested50024%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested273089%
Total Not Requested35011%

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