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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: $47,870

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $1,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,870

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $2,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720082008
ModelIS3-Series3-Series
Trim350328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,370 $32,700 $39,300
Base Invoice $38,474 $30,085 $36,155
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,835    
F Sport Package 3,155    
Active steering 400 1,400 1,400
Sunshade, rear, power 210 575 575
Obstacle detection, rear 500 350 350
Cargo mat 105    
Premium Package   3,350  
Steering-linked headlights   800  
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595
Adaptive cruise control   2,400 2,400
Proximity key   500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475
Heated front seats   500 500
iPod integration   400 400
HD radio   350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Sport Package     900
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     100
Telematics service, such as OnStar     750
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,616    
F Sport Package 2,904    
Active steering 368 1,230 1,230
Sunshade, rear, power 192 525 525
Obstacle detection, rear 460 320 320
Cargo mat 65    
Premium Package   3,050  
Steering-linked headlights   730  
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540
Adaptive cruise control   2,135 2,135
Proximity key   455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430
Heated front seats   455 455
iPod integration   365 365
HD radio   315 315
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Sport Package     820
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     90
Telematics service, such as OnStar     685
Options (change) 7,205 14,345 11,945
Options (change) 6,605 12,960 10,775
Destination 975 825 825
Total Price $49,550 $47,870 $52,070
Total Invoice $46,054 $43,870 $47,755

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $641
Model Year201720082008
ModelIS3-Series3-Series
Trim350328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15?, 10300, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$49,550$47,870$52,070
Adjustments for Features-4,025-1,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,525$46,870$52,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,200
Total Invoice$46,054$43,870$47,755
Adjustments for Features-3,741-9160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,313$42,954$47,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,801

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201720082008
ModelIS3-Series3-Series
Trim350328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0  
Remote app$25  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Forward collision warning$200  
High performance brake pads (optional)$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
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  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration $100$100
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass $0 
Fog lights $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Performance meter$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats$75  
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,615$4,590$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,025$1,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,741-9160

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172008
ModelIS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in108.7 in
Length184.3 in178.2 in
Width71.3 in71.5 in
Height56.3 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.3,341 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 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested30010%
Total Not Requested262590%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested300100%
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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested70087%

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