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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: $44,175

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $1,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,135

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelIS1-Series
Trim350135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $40,870 $39,300
Base Invoice $38,009 $36,335
Navigation system 1,505 2,150
Rearview camera 350  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 380
RWD 0  
BMW Assist   650
7-speed automated manual   450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
App support   250
Proximity key   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Navigation system 1,392 1,955
Rearview camera 324  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 345
RWD 0  
BMW Assist   590
7-speed automated manual   430
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
App support   230
Proximity key   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 2,355 5,280
Options (change) 2,176 4,825
Destination 950 895
Total Price $44,175 $45,475
Total Invoice $41,135 $42,055

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,306
Model Year20162012
ModelIS1-Series
Trim350135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine306hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$44,175$45,475
Adjustments for Features-4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,760$45,475
Total Invoice$41,135$42,055
Adjustments for Features-3860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,749$42,055

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20162012
ModelIS1-Series
Trim350135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Universal garage door opener$100 
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 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,840$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3860

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20162012
ModelIS1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in104.7 in
Length183.7 in172.2 in
Width71.3 in68.8 in
Height56.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,593 lb.3,439 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

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