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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: $42,275

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $3,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020201020102010
ModelISIS3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim300350328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,560 $42,180 $33,150 $40,600 $43,950
Navigation system 1,735 1,735 2,100 2,100 2,100
Rearview camera 350 350      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 750 750 750
Cargo mat 105 105      
Premium Package     2,650    
Steering-linked headlights     900    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Auto-dimming headlights     250    
HD radio     350 350 350
Folding second row seats     475 475 475
Proximity key     500 500 500
Adaptive cruise control     2,400 2,400 2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Telematics service, such as OnStar       750 750
iPod integration       400 400
Navigation system 1,604 1,604 1,910 1,910 1,910
Rearview camera 324 324      
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 685 685 685
Cargo mat 65 65      
Premium Package     2,410    
Steering-linked headlights     820    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Auto-dimming headlights     230    
HD radio     315 315 315
Folding second row seats     430 430 430
Proximity key     455 455 455
Adaptive cruise control     2,135 2,135 2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Telematics service, such as OnStar       685 685
iPod integration       365 365
Options (change) 2,690 2,690 11,275 8,625 8,625
Options (change) 2,453 2,453 10,210 7,800 7,800
Destination 1,025 1,025 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -900
Total Price $42,275 $45,895 $45,300 $50,100 $52,550

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,839
Model Year20202020201020102010
ModelISIS3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim300350328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4306hp V6230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D
TransmissionT8T8M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$42,275$45,895$45,300$50,100$52,550
Adjustments for Features-3,135-2,935-1,8500-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,140$42,960$43,450$50,100$51,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,820$0$6,650$8,150

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20202020201020102010
ModelISIS3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim300350328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25   
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Ski sack  $50$50$50
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Compass  $0  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Floor mats$75$75   
Heated front seats$200    
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50   
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$5,540$5,340$4,255$2,405$3,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,135$2,935$1,850$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-258-222-1,7060-875

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20202010
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 300

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested215075%
Total Not Requested70025%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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%

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