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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.
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Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $40,905 Lexus IS 250 | ||||||
| Difference: $7,245 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $36,423 Lexus IS 250 | ||||||
| Difference: $8,027 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | IS | IS | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $32,145 | $37,595 | $37,300 | $38,600 | $43,400 | $49,900 |
| Base Invoice | $28,929 | $33,833 | $34,495 | $35,690 | $40,110 | $46,090 |
| Luxury Plus Package Value Edition | 1,980 | 1,980 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 3,905 | 3,905 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 1,500 | 1,500 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 950 | 950 | 950 | 950 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,100 | 3,100 | 2,200 | 2,200 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | 900 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | ||
| Luxury Plus Package Value Edition | 1,782 | 1,782 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 400 | 400 | ||||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 3,237 | 3,237 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 1,200 | 1,200 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 865 | 865 | 865 | 865 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,820 | 2,820 | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | 820 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | 525 | 525 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | ||
| Options (change) | 7,885 | 7,885 | 9,925 | 9,925 | 8,125 | 8,125 |
| Options (change) | 6,619 | 6,619 | 9,030 | 9,030 | 7,390 | 7,390 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $40,905 | $46,355 | $48,150 | $49,450 | $52,450 | $58,950 |
| Total Invoice | $36,423 | $41,327 | $44,450 | $45,645 | $48,425 | $54,405 |
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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: $6,955 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,754 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | IS | IS | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 204hp V6 | 306hp V6 | 240hp I4 | 180hp I4 D | 300hp I6 | 335hp I6 H |
| Transmission | M6 | T6 | M6 | T8 | M6 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 14 | 300, 14 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $40,905 | $46,355 | $48,150 | $49,450 | $52,450 | $58,950 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -950 | -140 | -1,590 | -440 | -1,615 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,905 | $45,405 | $48,010 | $47,860 | $52,010 | $57,335 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,500 | $150 | $0 | $4,150 | $9,475 |
| Total Invoice | $36,423 | $41,327 | $44,450 | $45,645 | $48,425 | $54,405 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -847 | -129 | -1,468 | -406 | -1,490 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $36,423 | $40,480 | $44,321 | $44,177 | $48,019 | $52,915 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,057 | $144 | $0 | $3,842 | $8,738 |
Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | IS | IS | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $3,865 | $4,815 | $4,005 | $5,455 | $4,305 | $5,480 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $950 | $140 | $1,590 | $440 | $1,615 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -847 | -129 | -1,468 | -406 | -1,490 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2010 | 2014 |
| 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 | 3,456 lb. | 3,411 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 250
| Luxury Plus Package Value Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 200 | No |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 29% |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 39% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350
| Luxury Plus Package Value Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 200 | No |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 29% |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 39% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| 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% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 36% |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 36% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2050 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 24% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d
| 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% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 36% |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 36% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2050 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 24% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 36% |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 36% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 36% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 36% |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 36% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 36% |
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