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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: $60,877

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $8,123

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,056

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $9,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelIS3-Series
TrimFM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,610 $54,850
Base Invoice $50,382 $50,640
Navigation system 2,570  
Cargo mat 73  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 350
iPod integration 299 400
Premium Package   2,000
Technology Package   3,250
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Heated front seats   500
Rear spoiler   0
Sunroof   1,050
Leather door panel trim   1,100
Navigation system 2,166  
Cargo mat 44  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 320
iPod integration 239 365
Premium Package   1,820
Technology Package   2,960
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Heated front seats   455
Rear spoiler   0
Sunroof   955
Leather door panel trim   1,000
Options (change) 3,442 12,025
Options (change) 2,849 10,945
Destination 825 825
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $60,877 $69,000
Total Invoice $54,056 $63,710

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,008
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,548
Model Year20092009
ModelIS3-Series
TrimFM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$60,877$69,000
Adjustments for Features0-115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,877$68,885
Total Invoice$54,056$63,710
Adjustments for Features0-106
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,056$63,604

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092009
ModelIS3-Series
TrimFM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Media drive $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,665$3,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-106

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092009
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 Weight3,780 lb.3,693 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 F

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 M3

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 trim100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested95083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested95056%
Total Not Requested74044%

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