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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: $45,775

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $6,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202017201720172017
ModelISIS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim300350328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,560 $42,180 $40,250 $38,750 $44,100 $47,900
F Sport Package 3,145 3,155        
Blind spot warning system 600 600        
Navigation system 1,735 1,735 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500        
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210 575 575 575 575
Premium Package     2,450 2,450 2,450  
Driver Assistance Package     950 950 950 950
Lighting Package     800 800 800 800
Driver Assistance Plus     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700 700 700 700
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Track Handling Package       2,300    
M Sport Package           0
Adaptive dampers - electrical           700
F Sport Package 2,893 2,904        
Blind spot warning system 552 552        
Navigation system 1,604 1,604 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460        
Sunshade, rear, power 192 192 530 530 530 530
Premium Package     2,255 2,255 2,255  
Driver Assistance Package     875 875 875 875
Lighting Package     735 735 735 735
Driver Assistance Plus     1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645 645 645 645
Heated front seats     460 460 460 460
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105
Track Handling Package       2,115    
M Sport Package           0
Adaptive dampers - electrical           645
Options (change) 6,190 6,200 10,825 13,125 10,825 9,075
Options (change) 5,701 5,712 9,945 12,060 9,945 8,335
Destination 1,025 1,025 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0
Total Price $45,775 $49,405 $52,070 $52,870 $51,919 $57,970

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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: $4,479
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,405
Model Year202020202017201720172017
ModelISIS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim300350328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4306hp V6180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/50-17225/45-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$45,775$49,405$52,070$52,870$51,919$57,970
Adjustments for Features0-500-1,640-1,890-1,665-765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,775$48,905$50,430$50,980$50,254$57,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,130$176$726$0$6,951

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year202020202017201720172017
ModelISIS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim300350328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$0    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500$500$500
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
High performance brake pads (optional)$0$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    
Tires, run-flat  $150 $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$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$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0  
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Fog lights  $125$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Performance meter$150$150    
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals$75$75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50    
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 $500 $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$4,440$4,940$6,080$6,330$6,105$5,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$1,640$1,890$1,665$765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-68-1,545-1,779-1,560-720

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20202017
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.3,502 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

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)0Yes
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

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)0Yes
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%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested140068%
Total Not Requested65032%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested140068%
Total Not Requested65032%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
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%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
225/45YR18 tires200No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested140068%
Total Not Requested65032%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
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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