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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: $66,060

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $7,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,474

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $10,061

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelIS3-Series
TrimFM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,660 $65,500
Base Invoice $54,594 $61,595
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,925  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Headlight washers 100  
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Executive Package   4,100
Leather seating surfaces   0
Sunroof   0
Aluminum trim   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,489  
Obstacle detection, rear 430  
Headlight washers 86  
7-speed automated manual   2,670
Executive Package   3,770
Leather seating surfaces   0
Sunroof   0
Aluminum trim   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Options (change) 4,525 7,550
Options (change) 4,005 6,945
Destination 875 995
Total Price $66,060 $74,045
Total Invoice $59,474 $69,535

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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: $4,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,572
Model Year20112018
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$66,060$74,045
Adjustments for Features0-3,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,060$70,330
Total Invoice$59,474$69,535
Adjustments for Features0-3,489
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,474$66,046

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112018
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
Semi-automated parking system $500
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
Around view cameras $500
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Wide-view front camera $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
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$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,390$8,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,489

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112018
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.3,630 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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60025%
Total Not Requested180075%

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