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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: $41,915

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $25,618

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,385

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $22,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelIS3-Series3-Series
TrimF325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,660 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $54,594 $28,300 $33,485
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,925    
Cargo mat 73    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 350 350
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 2,200 2,200
Premium Package   2,900 2,200
Steering-linked headlights   800  
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Aluminum trim   0 0
Heated front seats   500 500
Proximity key   500 500
Satellite radio   595 595
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,489    
Cargo mat 44    
Obstacle detection, rear 430 320 320
Adaptive cruise control 1,290 2,000 2,000
Premium Package   2,640 2,000
Steering-linked headlights   730  
Navigation system   1,820 1,820
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
Aluminum trim   0 0
Heated front seats   455 455
Proximity key   455 455
Satellite radio   540 540
Options (change) 5,998 10,320 8,820
Options (change) 5,253 9,390 8,020
Destination 875 695 695
Total Price $67,533 $41,915 $46,115
Total Invoice $60,722 $38,385 $42,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,418
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,460
Model Year201120062006
ModelIS3-Series3-Series
TrimF325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionT8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$67,533$41,915$46,115
Adjustments for Features-3,2000-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,333$41,915$45,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950
Total Invoice$60,722$38,385$42,200
Adjustments for Features-2,8770-229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,845$38,385$41,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,586

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201120062006
ModelIS3-Series3-Series
TrimF325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
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  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
Surround sound$250 $250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,440$1,240$1,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,200$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8770-229

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112006
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.3,503 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 / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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 Requested255089%
Total Not Requested30011%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested165085%
Total Not Requested30015%

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