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Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,120

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $3,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,845

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $1,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelIS3-Series3-Series
Trim350325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,440 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $31,186 $28,300 $33,485
Luxury Package 3,495    
Navigation system 2,550 2,000 2,000
Obstacle detection, rear 500 350 350
Premium Package   2,900 2,200
Steering-linked headlights   800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Heated front seats   500 500
Proximity key   500 500
Luxury Package 2,796    
Navigation system 2,168 1,820 1,820
Obstacle detection, rear 400 320 320
Premium Package   2,640 2,000
Steering-linked headlights   730  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
Heated front seats   455 455
Proximity key   455 455
Options (change) 6,545 7,525 6,025
Options (change) 5,364 6,850 5,480
Destination 590 695 695
Total Price $42,575 $39,120 $43,320
Total Invoice $37,140 $35,845 $39,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 325i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $502
Model Year200620062006
ModelIS3-Series3-Series
Trim350325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$42,575$39,120$43,320
Adjustments for Features-2,0600-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,515$39,120$43,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950
Total Invoice$37,140$35,845$39,660
Adjustments for Features-1,7970-229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,343$35,845$39,431
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,586

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200620062006
ModelIS3-Series3-Series
Trim350325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Floor mats$75  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,615$1,555$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,060$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7970-229

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See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062006
ModelIS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in108.7 in
Length180.1 in178.2 in
Width70.9 in71.5 in
Height56.1 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.3,503 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft312.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested132555%
Total Not Requested107545%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested230081%
Total Not Requested55019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%

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