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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: $41,680

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $785

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,795

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $90

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520062006
ModelIS3-Series3-Series
Trim250325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,550 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $33,994 $28,300 $33,485
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,995    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 350 350
Sunshade, rear, power 210 575 575
Adaptive cruise control 500 2,200 2,200
RWD 0    
Premium Package   2,900  
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights   800  
Satellite radio   595 595
Proximity key   500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Telematics service, such as OnStar     750
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,764    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 320 320
Sunshade, rear, power 192 525 525
Adaptive cruise control 460 2,000 2,000
RWD 0    
Premium Package   2,640  
Navigation system   1,820 1,820
Steering-linked headlights   730  
Satellite radio   540 540
Proximity key   455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
Telematics service, such as OnStar     685
Options (change) 4,205 10,870 7,920
Options (change) 3,876 9,890 7,205
Destination 925 695 695
Total Price $41,680 $42,465 $45,215
Total Invoice $38,795 $38,885 $41,385

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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: $1,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $471
Model Year201520062006
ModelIS3-Series3-Series
Trim250325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$41,680$42,465$45,215
Adjustments for Features-1,885-1,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,795$40,965$45,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,250
Total Invoice$38,795$38,885$41,385
Adjustments for Features-1,755-1,3740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,040$37,511$41,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,874

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201520062006
ModelIS3-Series3-Series
Trim250325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$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  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass $0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75  
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,865$3,480$1,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,885$1,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,755-1,3740

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152006
ModelIS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in108.7 in
Length183.7 in178.2 in
Width71.3 in71.5 in
Height56.3 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,553 lb.3,503 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume10.8 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, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested125044%
Total Not Requested160056%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%

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