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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: $44,215

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $6,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020062006
ModelIS3-Series3-Series
Trim350325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,180 $30,900 $36,600
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,835    
F Sport Package 3,155    
Cargo mat 105    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 350 350
Sunshade, rear, power 210 575 575
Active steering 400 1,250 1,250
RWD 0    
Premium Package   2,900  
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights   800  
Adaptive cruise control   2,200 2,200
Satellite radio   595 595
Proximity key   500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475
Heated front seats   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Telematics service, such as OnStar     750
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,616    
F Sport Package 2,904    
Cargo mat 65    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 320 320
Sunshade, rear, power 192 525 525
Active steering 368 1,140 1,140
RWD 0    
Premium Package   2,640  
Navigation system   1,820 1,820
Steering-linked headlights   730  
Adaptive cruise control   2,000 2,000
Satellite radio   540 540
Proximity key   455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430
Heated front seats   455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
Telematics service, such as OnStar     685
Options (change) 7,205 12,620 9,670
Options (change) 6,605 11,485 8,800
Destination 1,025 695 695
Total Price $50,410 $44,215 $46,965

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 325i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,151
Model Year202020062006
ModelIS3-Series3-Series
Trim350325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionT8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$50,410$44,215$46,965
Adjustments for Features-4,450-1,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,960$42,715$46,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,250

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year202020062006
ModelIS3-Series3-Series
Trim350325i330i
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  
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  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
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 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  
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,265$4,315$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,450$1,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-674-1,3730

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20202006
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 Weight3,593 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 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 buckets100No
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested272593%

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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