2020 LEXUS IS 300 VS. 2020 BMW 3-SERIES
Pricing
The 2020 Lexus IS 300 series has eight trim levels to choose from, while the BMW 3 series only has four. The Lexus offers superior choice, while delivering an attractive price point.
| Lexus IS Model Trim | Lexus MSRP | BMW 3 Model Trim | BMW MSRP |
| Lexus IS 300 | $38,560 | BMW 330i | $40,750 |
| Lexus IS 300 F-Sport | $41,755 | No Comparable Model | N/A |
| Lexus IS 300 AWD | $41,010 | BMW 330i xDrive | $42,750 |
| Lexus IS 300 F-Sport AWD | $43,805 | No Comparable Model | N/A |
| Lexus IS 350 | $42,180 | BMW M340i | $54,000 |
| Lexus IS 350 F-Sport | $45,375 | No Comparable Model | N/A |
| Lexus IS 350 F-Sport Black Line Special Addition | $44,950 | No Comparable Model | N/A |
| Lexus IS 350 F-Sport AWD Black Line Special Addition | $47,000 | BMW M340i xDrive | $56,000 |
Performance
At every step of the way, the Lexus IS beats the BMW 3 series in price on what seems like similarly equipped vehicles. A closer look reveals just how far ahead the Lexus IS 300 is in performance.
Horsepower
The Lexus IS 350 uses a V-6 engine to push out 311 horsepower.
The BMW 330i has an inline 4-cylinder twin-turbo engine that puts out only 255 horsepower.
Drive Modes
The Lexus IS has three drive modes: Normal, ECO for fuel economy, and Sport for exceptional control.
The BMW 330i only has two modes: Normal and Sport.
Electronic Brake Distribution
The Lexus IS comes with Electronic Brake Force Distribution for superior braking under all conditions.
The BMW 3 series does not have an EBD system.
Safety
All Lexus IS models come standard with the Lexus Safety System+ system, an advanced suite of driver assist and safety systems. The BMW 3 series has Standard Active Protection and Active Guard safety systems.
Pre-Collision System
The
Lexus IS comes standard with a pre-collision system that can assist the
driver by applying additional brake pressure to help reduce or even
eliminate the impact of a potential collision at any speed.
The
BMW 3 series' pre-collision system only applies brake pressure at low
speed and only after impact at highway speeds.
Pedestrian Detection
The
Lexus IS comes with a pedestrian detection system that works even in low-light
situations.
The
BMW 3 series does not offer pedestrian protection.
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
The
Lexus IS comes standard with dynamic radar cruise control at all speeds.
The
BMW 3 series has this system available for an additional cost.
Lane Departure Systems
The
Lexus IS comes standard with lane departure warning and lane keep assist
that applies gentle steering correction if the driver fails to respond to
visual and audio cues.
The
BMW 3 series had this available for an additional cost.
The Lexus IS has many more features that outpace the BMW 3 series. Come in and test drive one today to see for yourself why the 2020 Lexus IS 300 is the superior vehicle.
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