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2012 BMW M3 Base2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe |
2012 Lexus IS-F Base4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan |
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(2012 Lexus IS-F 4dr RWD Sedan shown)
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*Does not include customer cash-back incentives or options |
$56,285* | $56,678* | |
| MSRP | $60,100 | $61,300 | |
| Destination Charge | $895 | $895 | |
| Invoice Price | $55,290 | $57,009 | |
| Gas Tax |
$1,300 | - | |
| Total List Price | $60,995 | $62,195 | |
| Available Engines | 414-hp, 4.0-liter V-8 (premium) | 416-hp, 5.0-liter V-8 (premium) | |
| Available Transmissions | 6-speed manual w/OD 7-speed auto-shift manual w/OD and auto-manual | 8-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual | |
| Fuel Economy City | 14 mpg | 16 mpg | |
| Fuel Economy Highway | 20 mpg | 23 mpg | |
| Overview | 2012 BMW M3 Base | 2012 Lexus IS-F Base | |
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Audio Overview
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AM/FM/HD/Satellite-capable, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder, 10, amplifier, theft deterrent, window grid diversity antenna, radio steering wheel controls | AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan, in-dash mounted 6-disc CD changer, MP3 decoder, 13, amplifier, theft deterrent, window grid diversity antenna, radio steering wheel controls | |
| Interior | 2012 BMW M3 Base | 2012 Lexus IS-F Base | |
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Air conditioning, rear
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with separate controls | N/A | |
| Cargo concealed storage | Standard | N/A | |
| Compass | Available | Standard | |
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Gear shift knob trim
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leather | leather/chrome | |
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Overhead console
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N/A | mini with storage | |
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Rear windows
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fixed | power | |
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1-Touch Window Up
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driver and passenger | front and rear | |
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1-Touch Window Down
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driver and passenger | front and rear | |
| Programmable garage door opener | Available | Standard | |
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Instrumentation
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analog | digital/analog | |
| Oil pressure gauge | Standard | N/A | |
| Water temp gauge | N/A | Standard | |
| Voltage gauge | N/A | Standard | |
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Fuel door release
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N/A | power | |
| Air compressor | Standard | N/A | |
| Seats | 2012 BMW M3 Base | 2012 Lexus IS-F Base | |
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Front seat driver direction controls
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2-way power | 8-way power | |
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Front passenger seat direction controls
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2-way power | 8-way power | |
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Front head restraints
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adjustable w/tilt | adjustable | |
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Memory
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Available: driver |
driver and passenger | |
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Rear seats
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60-40 bench | bucket | |
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Rear armrest
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Standard | with pass-thru | |
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Seat trim
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cloth/leather | simulated suede/leather | |
| Entertainment | 2012 BMW M3 Base | 2012 Lexus IS-F Base | |
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Radio
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AM/FM/HD/Satellite-capable, seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan | |
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CD player
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in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted 6-disc | |
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Speakers
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10 | 13 | |
| Safety and Security | 2012 BMW M3 Base | 2012 Lexus IS-F Base | |
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Airbags, knee protection
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N/A | driver and passenger | |
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Height adjustable safety belts
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N/A | front | |
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Seatbelt pretensioners
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front | front and rear | |
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Door curb lights
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N/A | 2 | |
| Keyless access system | Available | Standard | |
| Rear child safety door locks | N/A | Standard | |
| First aid kit | N/A | Standard | |
| Warranty | 2012 BMW M3 Base | 2012 Lexus IS-F Base | |
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Warranty - Power Train (mths/miles)
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48/50,000 | 72/70,000 | |
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Warranty - Corrosion/Perforation (mths/miles)
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144/unlimited | 72/unlimited | |
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Warranty - Maintenance (mths/miles)
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48/50,000 | 12/10,000 | |
| Exterior | 2012 BMW M3 Base | 2012 Lexus IS-F Base | |
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Body material
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galvanized steel/aluminum/composite | fully galvanized steel | |
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Grille trim
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chrome | black w/chrome surround | |
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Fog/driving lights
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N/A | front | |
| Door count | 2 doors | 4 doors | |
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Mirrors
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power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger | dual power remote | |
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Tires - front
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P245/40YR18.0 BSW run flat performance | P225/40YR19.0 BSW performance | |
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Tires - rear
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265/40YR18.0 | 265/35YR19.0 | |
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Wheels
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18" silver aluminum | 19" polished forged aluminum | |
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Spare tire and wheel
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N/A | compact steel | |
| Mechanical | 2012 BMW M3 Base | 2012 Lexus IS-F Base | |
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Engine
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4.0L V-8 | 5.0L V-8 | |
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Front suspension type
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strut | double wishbone | |
| Tiptronic automatic | Available | Standard | |
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Transmission
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6-spd man w/OD | 8-spd auto w/OD | |
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Axle ratio
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3.85 | 2.94 | |
| Specifications | 2012 BMW M3 Base | 2012 Lexus IS-F Base | |
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Exterior length
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181.8 " | 183.5 " | |
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Exterior body width
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71.0 " | 71.5 " | |
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Exterior height
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55.8 " | 55.7 " | |
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Engine
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4.0L V-8 | 5.0L V-8 | |
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Horsepower
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414 @ 8,300 rpm | 416 @ 6,600 rpm | |
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Torque
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295 @ 3,900 rpm | 371 @ 5,200 rpm | |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 compliant | N/A | Standard | |
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Fuel economy - city
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14 mpg | 16 mpg | |
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Fuel economy - highway
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20 mpg | 23 mpg | |
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Bore-and-Stroke
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3.62 / 2.96 " | 3.70 / 3.52 " | |
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Curb weight
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3,704 lbs. | 3,780 lbs. | |
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Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
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4,586 lbs. | 4,658 lbs. | |
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Payload
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882 lbs. | N/A | |
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Wheelbase
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108.7 " | 107.5 " | |
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Front track
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60.6 " | 61.4 " | |
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Rear track
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60.6 " | 59.6 " | |
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Turning radius
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19.2 ' | 16.7 ' | |
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Drag coefficient
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.31 | .30 | |
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Front legroom
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41.8 " | 43.9 " | |
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Rear legroom
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33.7 " | 30.6 " | |
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Front headroom
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38.4 " | 37.2 " | |
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Rear headroom
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36.8 " | 36.7 " | |
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Front hiproom
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N/A | 54.1 " | |
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Rear hiproom
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N/A | 53.7 " | |
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Front shoulder room
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55.3 " | 54.4 " | |
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Rear shoulder room
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51.9 " | 52.7 " | |
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Luggage volume
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11.1 cu.ft. | 13.3 cu.ft. | |
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Luggage volume (max)
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11.1 cu.ft. | 13.3 cu.ft. | |
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Passenger volume
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89 cu.ft. | 86 cu.ft. | |
| Fuel tank | 16.6 gal. | 16.9 gal. | |


