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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: $46,314

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $26,906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202015
ModelISIS3-Series
Trim300350M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,560 $42,180 $62,000
Navigation system 1,735 1,735  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
F Sport Package 3,145 3,155  
Blind spot warning system 600 600  
Heated steering wheel 150 150  
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210 575
Rear spoiler 389 389  
Executive Package     4,300
LED headlights     1,900
Driver Assistance Plus     1,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Sunroof     0
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000
Wood trim     0
Navigation system 1,604 1,604  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460  
F Sport Package 2,893 2,904  
Blind spot warning system 552 552  
Heated steering wheel 140 140  
Sunshade, rear, power 192 192 525
Rear spoiler 259 259  
Executive Package     3,915
LED headlights     1,730
Driver Assistance Plus     1,730
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Sunroof     0
Adaptive dampers - electrical     910
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 6,729 6,739 10,225
Options (change) 6,100 6,111 9,310
Destination 1,025 1,025 995
Total Price $46,314 $49,944 $73,220

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS 300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,241
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,413
Model Year202020202015
ModelISIS3-Series
Trim300350M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4306hp V6425hp I6
TransmissionT8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$46,314$49,944$73,220
Adjustments for Features0-500-1,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,314$49,444$71,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,130$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year202020202015
ModelISIS3-Series
Trim300350M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras  $500
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
High performance brake pads (optional)$0$0 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Performance meter$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,340$4,840$6,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$1,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-71-1,547

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20202015
ModelIS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in110.6 in
Length184.3 in182.5 in
Width71.3 in71.3 in
Height56.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.3,411 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested62596%
Total Not Requested254%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested105047%
Total Not Requested117553%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested62596%
Total Not Requested254%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500Yes
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 camera200Yes
Total Requested175060%
Total Not Requested117540%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%

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