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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: $62,344

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $9,101

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,244

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $11,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelIS3-Series
TrimFM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,610 $63,500
Base Invoice $50,382 $59,100
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,010  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
iPod integration 299  
Headlight washers 100  
Executive Package   3,500
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Aluminum trim   0
Sunroof   0
Leather seating surfaces   0
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,318  
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
iPod integration 239  
Headlight washers 80  
Executive Package   3,185
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Aluminum trim   0
Sunroof   0
Leather seating surfaces   0
Options (change) 4,909 6,950
Options (change) 4,037 6,325
Destination 825 995
Total Price $62,344 $71,445
Total Invoice $55,244 $66,420

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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: $7,111
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,326
Model Year20092016
ModelIS3-Series
TrimFM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8425hp I6
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19255/40-18
Total Price$62,344$71,445
Adjustments for Features0-1,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,344$69,455
Total Invoice$55,244$66,420
Adjustments for Features0-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,244$64,570

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092016
ModelIS3-Series
TrimFM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
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
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 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,565$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,850

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092016
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 Weight3,780 lb.3,595 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 F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested-45050%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%

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