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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: $43,480

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $6,979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015202120212021
ModelISIS3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim250350330i330eM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,550 $40,065 $41,250 $44,550 $54,700
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,995 2,995      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 750 750 750
Adaptive cruise control 500 500      
Premium Package 1,050 1,050      
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210 575 575 575
Heated steering wheel 150 150 190 190 190
Blind spot warning system 600 600 500 500 500
Driving Assistance Package     500 500 500
Convenience Tier     1,750 1,750  
Premium Tier     2,900 2,900 2,900
Luxury Design     0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200 1,200
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,764 2,764      
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 690 690 690
Adaptive cruise control 460 460      
Premium Package 968 968      
Sunshade, rear, power 192 192 530 530 530
Heated steering wheel 140 140 175 175 175
Blind spot warning system 552 552 460 460 460
Driving Assistance Package     460 460 460
Convenience Tier     1,610 1,610  
Premium Tier     2,670 2,670 2,670
Luxury Design     0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505 505
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105 1,105 1,105
Options (change) 6,005 6,005 8,915 8,915 7,165
Options (change) 5,536 5,536 8,205 8,205 6,595
Destination 925 925 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0
Total Price $43,480 $46,995 $51,160 $50,459 $62,860

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS 250
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,789
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,482
Model Year20152015202120212021
ModelISIS3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim250350330i330eM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6255hp I4180hp I4 PiH382hp I6 H
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$43,480$46,995$51,160$50,459$62,860
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,065-2,190-2,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,480$46,795$49,095$48,269$60,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,315$826$0$12,276

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152015202120212021
ModelISIS3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim250350330i330eM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0 
8 kWh battery pack   $0 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0 $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250  $250
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass  $0$0$0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50   
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$3,515$3,715$5,580$5,705$5,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,065$2,190$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-371-226-280

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152021
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 Weight3,462 lb.3,590 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 250

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
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 330i

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%
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%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

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%
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%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
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%

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%
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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