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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: $8,698

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,056

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $10,214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelIS3-Series
TrimFM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,610 $55,900
Base Invoice $50,382 $51,630
Navigation system 2,570  
Cargo mat 73  
iPod integration 299  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Convenience Package   2,900
Premium Package   2,500
Leather door panel trim   1,100
Sunroof   1,050
Rear spoiler   0
Heated front seats   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Navigation system 2,166  
Cargo mat 44  
iPod integration 239  
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Convenience Package   2,640
Premium Package   2,275
Leather door panel trim   1,000
Sunroof   955
Rear spoiler   0
Heated front seats   455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 3,442 11,500
Options (change) 2,849 10,465
Destination 825 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $60,877 $69,575
Total Invoice $54,056 $64,270

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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: $8,983
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,467
Model Year20092011
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, 12180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$60,877$69,575
Adjustments for Features-2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,592$69,575
Total Invoice$54,056$64,270
Adjustments for Features-2530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,803$64,270

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092011
ModelIS3-Series
TrimFM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
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
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,790$3,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2530

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092011
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested14010%
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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested185087%
Total Not Requested27513%

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