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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: $48,925

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $1,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,210

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $1,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132011
ModelISIS1-Series
Trim250C350C135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $42,610 $46,890 $40,650
Base Invoice $39,627 $43,609 $37,600
Navigation system 2,490 2,490 2,100
F Sport Package 2,550 2,550  
Xenon HID headlights 875 875  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 350
Headlight washers 100 100  
Premium Package     1,950
Sport Package     1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Heated front seats     500
Proximity key     500
6-speed manual     0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Navigation system 2,300 2,300 1,910
F Sport Package 2,349 2,349  
Xenon HID headlights 807 807  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 320
Headlight washers 92 92  
Premium Package     1,775
Sport Package     1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Heated front seats     455
Proximity key     455
6-speed manual     0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Options (change) 6,515 6,515 7,400
Options (change) 6,008 6,008 6,735
Destination 895 895 875
Total Price $50,020 $54,300 $48,925
Total Invoice $46,530 $50,512 $45,210

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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: $2,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,247
Model Year201320132011
ModelISIS1-Series
Trim250C350C135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine204hp V6306hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$50,020$54,300$48,925
Adjustments for Features-3,835-3,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,185$50,465$48,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,280$0
Total Invoice$46,530$50,512$45,210
Adjustments for Features-3,567-3,5670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,963$46,945$45,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,982$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201320132011
ModelISIS1-Series
Trim250C350C135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
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 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Power convertible top  $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
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 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75$75 
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 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,990$10,990$7,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,835$3,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,567-3,5670

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20132011
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 Weight4,151 lb.3,604 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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested77578%
Total Not Requested22522%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/40YR18 tires400No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested85047%
Total Not Requested97553%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested77578%
Total Not Requested22522%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/40YR18 tires400No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested85047%
Total Not Requested97553%

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?
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 mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested153068%
Total Not Requested72532%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%

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