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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: $61,145

BMW 3-Series M340i   
Difference: $6,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112020
ModelIS3-Series
TrimFM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,660 $54,000
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,925  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 750
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Navigation system   1,700
Luxury Design   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Aluminum trim   0
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,489  
Adaptive cruise control 1,290  
Obstacle detection, rear 430 690
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Navigation system   1,565
Luxury Design   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Heated front seats   460
Aluminum trim   0
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
Options (change) 5,925 6,150
Options (change) 5,209 5,660
Destination 875 995
Total Price $67,460 $61,145

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,109
Model Year20112020
ModelIS3-Series
TrimFM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8382hp I6
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19225/45-18
Total Price$67,460$61,145
Adjustments for Features0-790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,460$60,355

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112020
ModelIS3-Series
TrimFM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
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 passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,315$6,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-86

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112020
ModelIS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in112.2 in
Length180.1 in185.7 in
Width70.9 in71.9 in
Height56.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,780 lb.3,849 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft316.9 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 M340i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

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