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Lexus IS vs. BMW 4-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,885

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $33,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,539

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $33,866

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102018
ModelISIS4-Series
Trim250C350CM4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,440 $44,890 $76,200
Base Invoice $35,495 $40,399 $71,545
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,015 4,015  
Luxury Package 3,055 3,055  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 750
7-speed automated manual     2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Wood trim     0
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,325 3,325  
Luxury Package 2,444 2,444  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 690
7-speed automated manual     2,670
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 7,570 7,570 4,200
Options (change) 6,169 6,169 3,865
Destination 875 875 995
Total Price $47,885 $53,335 $81,395
Total Invoice $42,539 $47,443 $76,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 4-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,933
Model Year201020102018
ModelISIS4-Series
Trim250C350CM4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine204hp V6306hp V6425hp I6
TransmissionM6T6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 12270, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17255/40-18
Total Price$47,885$53,335$81,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-4,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,885$52,285$77,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$42,539$47,443$76,405
Adjustments for Features0-934-3,933
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,539$46,509$72,472
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,970$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year201020102018
ModelISIS4-Series
Trim250C350CM4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Remote app  $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Wind blocker  $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
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 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,240$4,290$7,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-934-3,933

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20102018
ModelIS4-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.5 in110.6 in
Length182.5 in182.6 in
Width70.9 in71.9 in
Height55.7 in54.5 in
Curb Weight4,165 lb.4,112 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.3 in49.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom25.9 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.8 ft37.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.813.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested140062%
Total Not Requested87538%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested140062%
Total Not Requested87538%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%

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