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Lexus IS vs. BMW 2-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. BMW 2-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,885

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $8,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,539

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $11,011

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102018
ModelISIS2-Series
Trim250C350CM240i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $39,440 $44,890 $49,900
Base Invoice $35,495 $40,399 $47,085
Luxury Package 3,055 3,055  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,015 4,015  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Wood trim     0
Steering-linked headlights     800
Premium Tier     2,250
Leather seating surfaces     1,550
6-speed manual     0
Luxury Package 2,444 2,444  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,325 3,325  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 735
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505
Wood trim     0
Steering-linked headlights     735
Premium Tier     2,070
Leather seating surfaces     1,425
6-speed manual     0
Options (change) 7,570 7,570 5,950
Options (change) 6,169 6,169 5,470
Destination 875 875 995
Total Price $47,885 $53,335 $56,845
Total Invoice $42,539 $47,443 $53,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 2-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,753
Model Year201020102018
ModelISIS2-Series
Trim250C350CM240i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine204hp V6306hp V6335hp I6
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 12270, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$47,885$53,335$56,845
Adjustments for Features-835-1,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,050$51,450$56,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$42,539$47,443$53,550
Adjustments for Features-742-1,6770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,797$45,766$53,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,969$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year201020102018
ModelISIS2-Series
Trim250C350CM240i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app  $25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
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
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Power convertible top  $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Fog lights$125$125 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
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 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$10,565$11,615$9,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$835$1,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-742-1,6770

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20102018
ModelIS2-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.5 in105.9 in
Length182.5 in174.9 in
Width70.9 in69.4 in
Height55.7 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,165 lb.3,768 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.5 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 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
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 mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested155068%
Total Not Requested72532%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
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 mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested155068%
Total Not Requested72532%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M240i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%
6-speed manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manual0Yes
Downshift rev matching50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested50100%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92565%
Total Not Requested49035%

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