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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: $47,370

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $1,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,089

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $1,431

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132016
ModelISIS2-Series
Trim250C350C228i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $42,610 $46,890 $38,650
Base Invoice $39,627 $43,609 $36,240
Navigation system 2,490 2,490  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
Xenon HID headlights 875 875 900
Premium Package     2,250
Technology Package     1,950
Luxury Package     0
Leather seating surfaces     1,550
Aluminum trim     350
225/40VR18     600
Driver Assistance Package     950
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Navigation system 2,300 2,300  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460  
Xenon HID headlights 807 807 820
Premium Package     2,050
Technology Package     1,775
Luxury Package     0
Leather seating surfaces     1,410
Aluminum trim     320
225/40VR18     545
Driver Assistance Package     865
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Options (change) 3,865 3,865 9,100
Options (change) 3,567 3,567 8,285
Destination 895 895 995
Total Price $47,370 $51,650 $48,745
Total Invoice $44,089 $48,071 $45,520

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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: $2,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,138
Model Year201320132016
ModelISIS2-Series
Trim250C350C228i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine204hp V6306hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$47,370$51,650$48,745
Adjustments for Features-760-7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,610$50,890$48,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,280$0
Total Invoice$44,089$48,071$45,520
Adjustments for Features-707-7070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,382$47,364$45,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,982$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year201320132016
ModelISIS2-Series
Trim250C350C228i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
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
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console$100$100 
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Power convertible top  $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Handwriting recognition  $200
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates  $100
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
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$9,990$9,990$9,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$760$760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-707-7070

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20132016
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 Weight4,151 lb.3,830 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested133058%
Total Not Requested97542%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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