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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: $38,865

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $8,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,717

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $11,343

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620172017201720172017
ModelISIS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim250350328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,990 $35,440 $40,250 $38,750 $44,100 $47,900 $64,000
Base Invoice $26,389 $31,186 $38,115 $36,720 $41,695 $45,225 $60,200
Sport Package 3,695 3,695          
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990          
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500          
Headlight washers 100 100          
Navigation system     1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Driver Assistance Package     950 950 950 950  
Premium Package     2,450 2,450 2,450    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700 700 700 700 700
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 0
M Sport Package           0  
Executive Package             3,900
Sunroof             0
Wood trim             0
Sport Package 2,956 2,956          
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302          
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400          
Headlight washers 80 80          
Navigation system     1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775  
Driver Assistance Package     875 875 875 875  
Premium Package     2,255 2,255 2,255    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645 645 645 645 645
Heated front seats     460 460 460 460  
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 0
M Sport Package           0  
Executive Package             3,590
Sunroof             0
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 8,285 8,285 8,000 8,000 8,000 5,550 4,600
Options (change) 6,738 6,738 7,345 7,345 7,345 5,090 4,235
Destination 590 590 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $38,865 $44,315 $49,245 $47,745 $49,094 $54,445 $69,595
Total Invoice $33,717 $38,514 $46,455 $45,060 $46,034 $51,310 $65,430

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,568
Model Year2006200620172017201720172017
ModelISIS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim250350328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6T6T8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$38,865$44,315$49,245$47,745$49,094$54,445$69,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-3,040-2,940-3,065-1,665-3,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,865$43,265$46,205$44,805$46,029$52,780$65,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$1,400$0$1,224$7,975$21,150
Total Invoice$33,717$38,514$46,455$45,060$46,034$51,310$65,430
Adjustments for Features0-913-2,868-2,775-2,874-1,569-3,422
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,717$37,601$43,587$42,285$43,160$49,741$62,008
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,884$1,302$0$875$7,456$19,723

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2006200620172017201720172017
ModelISIS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim250350328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    $150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300  
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel      $100
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25     
Rear seat pass-through$100$100     
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100     
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger    $0  
8 kWh battery pack    $0  
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler      $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325     
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25
Surround sound$250$250    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation      $50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot      $50
Wireless charging station      $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75     
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights      $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)      $350
Headlight washers$50$50    $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300     
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats      $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150     
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100     
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching      $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 $100  
Total Value of Features$2,890$3,940$5,930$5,830$5,955$4,555$6,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$3,040$2,940$3,065$1,665$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-913-2,868-2,775-2,874-1,569-3,422

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062017
ModelIS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in110.6 in
Length180.1 in182.5 in
Width70.9 in71.3 in
Height56.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 Requested150058%
Total Not Requested110042%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 Requested150058%
Total Not Requested110042%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
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 information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
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 information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Navigation system
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 information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
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 information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45038%
Total Not Requested-45062%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested65043%
Total Not Requested85057%

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