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Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
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Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $37,584 Lexus IS 250 | ||||||
| Difference: $6,041 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,743 Lexus IS 250 | ||||||
| Difference: $7,577 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | IS | IS | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | 328i | 335i | 335d | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $30,255 | $35,705 | $34,600 | $42,050 | $44,150 | $55,900 |
| Base Invoice | $26,623 | $31,420 | $32,030 | $38,885 | $40,820 | $51,630 |
| Luxury Package | 3,495 | 3,495 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,550 | 2,550 | 2,100 | 2,100 | 2,100 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Sunroof | 0 | 0 | 1,050 | |||
| Cargo mat | 69 | 69 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,650 | 2,650 | 2,650 | 2,500 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Convenience Package | 2,350 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 2,900 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |||||
| Luxury Package | 2,796 | 2,796 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,168 | 2,168 | 1,910 | 1,910 | 1,910 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 400 | 400 | ||||
| Sunroof | 0 | 0 | 955 | |||
| Cargo mat | 41 | 41 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,410 | 2,410 | 2,410 | 2,275 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Convenience Package | 2,140 | 1,640 | 1,640 | 2,640 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |||||
| Options (change) | 6,614 | 6,614 | 8,150 | 7,600 | 7,600 | 8,075 |
| Options (change) | 5,405 | 5,405 | 7,415 | 6,915 | 6,915 | 7,350 |
| Destination | 715 | 715 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $37,584 | $43,034 | $43,625 | $50,525 | $52,625 | $66,150 |
| Total Invoice | $32,743 | $37,540 | $40,320 | $46,675 | $48,610 | $61,155 |
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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: $5,626 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,160 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | IS | IS | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | 328i | 335i | 335d | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 204hp V6 | 306hp V6 | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 265hp I6 D | 414hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | T6 | T6 | M6 | T6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 194, 12 | 194, 12 | 180, 8 | 180, 8 | 180, 8 | 180, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $37,584 | $43,034 | $43,625 | $50,525 | $52,625 | $66,150 |
| Adjustments for Features | -635 | -1,585 | -1,050 | 0 | -950 | -975 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,949 | $41,449 | $42,575 | $50,525 | $51,675 | $65,175 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,500 | $0 | $7,950 | $9,100 | $22,600 |
| Total Invoice | $32,743 | $37,540 | $40,320 | $46,675 | $48,610 | $61,155 |
| Adjustments for Features | -553 | -1,383 | -970 | 0 | -878 | -901 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,190 | $36,157 | $39,350 | $46,675 | $47,732 | $60,254 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,967 | $0 | $7,325 | $8,382 | $20,904 |
Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | IS | IS | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | 328i | 335i | 335d | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $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 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $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 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $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 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $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 | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,615 | $3,565 | $3,030 | $1,980 | $2,930 | $2,955 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $635 | $1,585 | $1,050 | $0 | $950 | $975 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -553 | -1,383 | -970 | 0 | -878 | -901 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2007 | 2011 |
| Model | IS | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 180.1 in | 178.2 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 55.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,456 lb. | 3,341 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.4 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.9 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.7 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.7 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 30.6 in | 34.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 29% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 20% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 29% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 20% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 5% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2300 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 20% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1525 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 13% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 5% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 29% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 875 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 20% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 5% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 29% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 875 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 20% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 36% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 17% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 20% |
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