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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: $37,584

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $4,666

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,743

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $6,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200820082008
ModelISIS3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim250350328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,255 $35,705 $32,700 $39,300 $53,800
Base Invoice $26,623 $31,420 $30,085 $36,155 $49,675
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 2,100 2,100  
Luxury Package 3,495 3,495      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 350 350 350
Cargo mat 69 69      
Sunroof 0 0     1,050
Premium Package     3,350 2,650 1,900
Steering-linked headlights     800    
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575 575
Proximity key     500 500  
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Technology Package         3,250
Wood trim         0
Rear spoiler         0
Navigation system 2,168 2,168 1,910 1,910  
Luxury Package 2,796 2,796      
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 320 320 320
Cargo mat 41 41      
Sunroof 0 0     955
Premium Package     3,050 2,410 1,730
Steering-linked headlights     730    
Sunshade, rear, power     525 525 525
Proximity key     455 455  
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Technology Package         2,960
Wood trim         0
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 6,614 6,614 8,725 7,225 8,175
Options (change) 5,405 5,405 7,945 6,575 7,445
Destination 715 715 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $37,584 $43,034 $42,250 $47,350 $64,100
Total Invoice $32,743 $37,540 $38,855 $43,555 $59,245

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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: $5,491
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,831
Model Year20072007200820082008
ModelISIS3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim250350328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionM6T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12?, 10300, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$37,584$43,034$42,250$47,350$64,100
Adjustments for Features-825-1,7750-250-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,759$41,259$42,250$47,100$62,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0$4,850$20,400
Total Invoice$32,743$37,540$38,855$43,555$59,245
Adjustments for Features-719-1,5480-230-1,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,024$35,992$38,855$43,325$57,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,968$0$4,470$19,050

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20072007200820082008
ModelISIS3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim250350328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0$0
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Floor mats$75$75   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200   
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$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$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
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$2,490$3,440$1,665$1,915$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$825$1,775$0$250$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-719-1,5480-230-1,340

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20072008
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 Weight3,456 lb.3,341 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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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
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 mirror75Yes
Total Requested185071%
Total Not Requested75029%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
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 mirror75Yes
Total Requested185071%
Total Not Requested75029%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

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
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested230081%
Total Not Requested55019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested72543%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

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