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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: $52,175

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $5,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,754

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $6,066

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelISIS4-Series4-Series
Trim250C350C428i435i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $41,190 $46,640 $48,750 $54,900
Base Invoice $37,072 $41,976 $45,030 $50,690
Luxury Package 3,055 3,055    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500    
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,015 4,015    
Tires, run-flat 1,040 1,040    
Driver Assistance Package     950 950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Premium Package     2,200 950
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Luxury Package 2,628 2,628    
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430    
Adaptive cruise control 1,290 1,290    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,565 3,565    
Tires, run-flat 894 894    
Driver Assistance Package     865 865
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,090 1,090
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Premium Package     2,000 865
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Options (change) 10,110 10,110 7,550 6,300
Options (change) 8,807 8,807 6,865 5,730
Destination 875 875 925 925
Total Price $52,175 $57,625 $57,225 $62,125
Total Invoice $46,754 $51,658 $52,820 $57,345

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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: $2,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,837
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelISIS4-Series4-Series
Trim250C350C428i435i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine204hp V6306hp V6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6T6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 12270, 12205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$52,175$57,625$57,225$62,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-2,415-2,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,175$56,575$54,810$59,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0$4,900
Total Invoice$46,754$51,658$52,820$57,345
Adjustments for Features0-941-2,229-2,229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,754$50,717$50,591$55,116
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,963$0$4,525

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year2011201120142014
ModelISIS4-Series4-Series
Trim250C350C428i435i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Wind blocker  $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Text dictation  $50$50
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,290$4,340$5,705$5,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$2,415$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-941-2,229-2,229

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20112014
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 Weight3,841 lb.3,966 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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested162576%
Total Not Requested50024%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
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 Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested162576%
Total Not Requested50024%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
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 Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%

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