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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: $48,790

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $15,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152020
ModelIS3-Series
Trim350M340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,065 $54,000
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,995  
Premium Package 610  
Adaptive cruise control 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 750
AWD 2,235 2,000
Blind spot warning system 600 500
Heated steering wheel 150 190
Sunshade, rear, power 210 575
Driving Assistance Package   500
Premium Tier   2,900
Luxury Design   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,764  
Premium Package 560  
Adaptive cruise control 460  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 690
AWD 2,078 1,860
Blind spot warning system 552 460
Heated steering wheel 140 175
Sunshade, rear, power 192 530
Driving Assistance Package   460
Premium Tier   2,670
Luxury Design   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Options (change) 7,800 9,165
Options (change) 7,206 8,455
Destination 925 995
Total Price $48,790 $64,160

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS 350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,320
Model Year20152020
ModelIS3-Series
Trim350M340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6382hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$48,790$64,160
Adjustments for Features0-2,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,790$61,595

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152020
ModelIS3-Series
Trim350M340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Wood trim $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,965$7,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-378

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152020
ModelIS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in112.2 in
Length183.7 in185.7 in
Width71.3 in71.9 in
Height56.3 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,737 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft316.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested71543%
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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