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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: $40,978

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $3,742

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,467

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $4,578

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020072007
ModelISIS3-Series3-Series
Trim250350328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,145 $37,595 $32,400 $38,900
Base Invoice $28,929 $33,833 $29,810 $35,790
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,905 3,905    
Luxury Plus Package Value Edition 1,980 1,980    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,500 1,500    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 350 350
Cargo mat 73 73    
Premium Package     3,250 2,550
Navigation system     2,100 2,100
Steering-linked headlights     800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Heated front seats     500 500
Proximity key     500 500
Satellite radio     595 595
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575
Adaptive cruise control     2,400 2,400
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,237 3,237    
Luxury Plus Package Value Edition 1,782 1,782    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,200 1,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 320 320
Cargo mat 44 44    
Premium Package     2,960 2,320
Navigation system     1,910 1,910
Steering-linked headlights     730  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430 430
Heated front seats     455 455
Proximity key     455 455
Satellite radio     540 540
Sunshade, rear, power     525 525
Adaptive cruise control     2,135 2,135
Options (change) 7,958 7,958 11,545 10,045
Options (change) 6,663 6,663 10,460 9,090
Destination 875 875 775 775
Total Price $40,978 $46,428 $44,720 $49,720
Total Invoice $36,467 $41,371 $41,045 $45,655

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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: $5,292
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,957
Model Year2010201020072007
ModelISIS3-Series3-Series
Trim250350328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6T6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$40,978$46,428$44,720$49,720
Adjustments for Features-1,550-2,5000-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,428$43,928$44,720$49,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0$4,750
Total Invoice$36,467$41,371$41,045$45,655
Adjustments for Features-1,379-2,2280-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,088$39,143$41,045$45,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,055$0$4,380

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2010201020072007
ModelISIS3-Series3-Series
Trim250350328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Floor mats$75$75  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Total Value of Features$2,990$3,940$1,440$1,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,550$2,500$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,379-2,2280-230

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102007
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 Weight3,456 lb.3,341 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 250

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%
Luxury Plus Package Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested185071%
Total Not Requested75029%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%
Luxury Plus Package Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested185071%
Total Not Requested75029%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested250088%
Total Not Requested35012%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%

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