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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: $39,055

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $10,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,916

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $12,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720182018201820182018
ModelISIS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim250350328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,255 $35,705 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500
Base Invoice $26,623 $31,420 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595
Luxury Package 3,495 3,495          
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990          
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 750 750 750 750  
Sunroof 0 0         0
Headlight washers 100 100          
Shadow Sport Design     600 600 600    
Convenience Tier     1,750 1,750 1,750    
Navigation system     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550 550
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 0
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575 575 575 575
Executive Package             4,100
Wood trim             0
Luxury Package 2,796 2,796          
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302          
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 690 690 690 690  
Sunroof 0 0         0
Headlight washers 80 80          
Shadow Sport Design     550 550 550    
Convenience Tier     1,610 1,610 1,610    
Navigation system     1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505 505 505 505
Heated front seats     460 460 460 460  
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 0
Sunshade, rear, power     530 530 530 530 530
Executive Package             3,770
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 8,085 8,085 7,875 7,875 7,875 5,525 5,225
Options (change) 6,578 6,578 7,245 7,245 7,245 5,085 4,805
Destination 715 715 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $39,055 $44,505 $50,620 $49,120 $50,469 $55,470 $71,720
Total Invoice $33,916 $38,713 $48,350 $46,355 $47,329 $52,285 $67,395

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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: $8,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,890
Model Year2007200720182018201820182018
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
TransmissionM6T6T8M6T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$39,055$44,505$50,620$49,120$50,469$55,470$71,720
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,665-1,415-2,690-2,815-4,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,055$43,555$47,955$47,705$47,779$52,655$67,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$250$0$74$4,950$19,350
Total Invoice$33,916$38,713$48,350$46,355$47,329$52,285$67,395
Adjustments for Features0-826-2,545-1,335-2,523-2,653-4,384
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,916$37,887$45,805$45,020$44,806$49,632$63,011
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,971$999$214$0$4,826$18,205

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2007200720182018201820182018
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
Semi-automated parking system      $500
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125$125$125
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
Around view cameras      $500
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150 
Wide-view front camera      $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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler      $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $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
Surround sound$250$250   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights      $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75     
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125$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$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     
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$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
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  
Total Value of Features$3,290$4,240$5,955$4,705$5,980$6,105$7,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,665$1,415$2,690$2,815$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-826-2,545-1,335-2,523-2,653-4,384

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20072018
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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested177568%
Total Not Requested82532%
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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested177568%
Total Not Requested82532%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested-45036%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60025%
Total Not Requested180075%

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