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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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $48,045 BMW 3-Series 328i | |||
| Difference: $12,759 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $44,355 BMW 3-Series 328i | |||
| Difference: $9,657 | |||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | IS | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | F | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $56,610 | $34,900 | $42,400 |
| Base Invoice | $50,382 | $32,290 | $39,190 |
| Navigation system | 2,570 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 500 | 750 | 750 |
| iPod integration | 299 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,600 | 1,900 | |
| Sport Line | 2,500 | 1,700 | |
| Technology Package | 2,550 | 2,550 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | |
| Aluminum trim | 0 | 0 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | |
| Rearview camera | 400 | 400 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | 500 | |
| Navigation system | 2,166 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 400 | 685 | 685 |
| iPod integration | 239 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,275 | 1,730 | |
| Sport Line | 2,275 | 1,545 | |
| Technology Package | 2,320 | 2,320 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | |
| Aluminum trim | 0 | 0 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | |
| Rearview camera | 365 | 365 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | 475 | |
| Options (change) | 3,369 | 12,250 | 8,850 |
| Options (change) | 2,805 | 11,170 | 8,075 |
| Destination | 825 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $60,804 | $48,045 | $52,145 |
| Total Invoice | $54,012 | $44,355 | $48,160 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,649 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,671 | |||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | IS | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | F | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 416hp V8 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 |
| Transmission | T8 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/23 MPG | 14/20 MPG | 14/20 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 194, 12 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-19 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $60,804 | $48,045 | $52,145 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,110 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $59,694 | $48,045 | $52,145 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,100 |
| Total Invoice | $54,012 | $44,355 | $48,160 |
| Adjustments for Features | -986 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $53,026 | $44,355 | $48,160 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,805 |
Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | IS | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | F | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Second-row low console | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,665 | $2,555 | $2,555 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,110 | $0 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -986 | 0 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | IS | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 180.1 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,780 lb. | 3,759 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.4 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.9 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.7 in | 37.7 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 | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS F
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3400 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 11% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| 225/45YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 61% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 36% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| 225/45YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 61% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 36% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 6% |
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