jrock65

2007 328i MSRP = $32,400 ($1500 increase for +15 hp and +15 lb/ft torque)

2007 335i MSRP = $38,700 ($2100 increase for +45 hp and +80 lb/ft torque)

One thing I should clarify. The $2100 increase is NOT purely for the additional increase in power. It is also due to the fact that the model year is changing from 2006 to 2007. Even if there is little change, the cost of a car typically goes up by about 2% to 3% every year due to inflation. So in the case of the 335i, about $1000 of the price increase is due to inflation.

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Nextourer

hmm.. Lexus and Toyota typically raise prices by $100-250 a year.

STIG

but they dont raise 80ft-lb of tq every year tho. I bet 335i would be a blast to drive but I dont see myself paying 55K for a non M 3 series because I am such a poor guy.

CHIS350

You think this thing will top off at 55K? You have to add about 10K to load up a 330i, I'd figure the same for the 335. Figure 49-50K loaded. It's getting close to the point where I'd rather spend some more for a 5 series.

Och

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IS500 cant come soon enough...

r4z0r3ck

i thought bmw was gonna stick with the name scheme of 328i/335i for their coupe and 325i/330i for their sedan? because i remember they were gonna drop the letter C for their coupes. but after 1 year, ppl who purchased the 325/330i are SOL? that really sux.

CK6Speed

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I think it is a good thing. The engine upgrades can't come soon enough. Just like how I think the GS350 is a welcomed replacement for the 1 year old GS300. While it will only be 1 model year, by the time the 328/335 hits the streets the 06s would have been out for over 18 months already. Same with the GS300, so I say it is about time for an engine upgrade BMW raised the game on their lower model 325 with the 328, so now I hope Lexus responds with and upgrades the engine in the IS250. I still think the 3.0L out of the GS300 would be perfect for the IS250 upgrade. But that's just me.

picus

Those are two entirely different cars. That's like saying because the IS350 and GS300 are within 4k of eachother I'd rather just spend 4 more k and get a GS.

jrock65

Here's an apples to apples comparison between the 335i and the IS350. Looks like the 335i has about a $3500 premium. Not bad, especially considering that the options are more a la carte in the BMW than in the Lexus, so you don't have to get a lot of the unnecessary stuff if you don't want. Also, if you're willing to do European Delivery, you could shave off about $3000 from the 335i.


2007 335i Sedan:

Base: $38,700
Freight: $695
Premium Pack: $2450
Auto Tranny: $1275
Heated Seats: $500
Metallic paint: $475
Navi: $2100
Comfort Access: $500
Parking Control: $350
Power Sunshade: $575

Total: $47,620


2006 IS350:

Base/Freight: $36,030
Luxury Pack: $3495
Navi/Levinson: $3990
Parking Assist: $500

Total: $44,015

spwolf

kind of... your BMW 335i needs:
- 6 cd player - $635

so the difference is $4k.

And it doesnt have ventilated sears, backup camera, etc.

Plus, if you want 18" wheels, most of the 350's come with 18" wheels which is an extra $720, and a lot more for 330i.

if you compare sport packages, difference shoots up to $5.5k.

Thats is a LOT, for BMW to catch up to Lexus in power department...

jrock65

Okay, good point. Forgot that BMW is still stuck in the Middle Ages regarding the CD changer.

True, but the IS doesn't have power folding mirrors, vertical power lumbar, 4 years emergency assist (price=$750), and 4 year free maintenance (value=$1200?).

picus

The 4 years free maintenance is hard to quantify; on our 330xi it's been about $2100 CAD since July 2002. I'd venture to guess it's about $2k average.

I wonder how re-sale will play into the price difference equation?

JZA80MHU38

I will take the 335 over the IS because:

1, Rear seat space and trunk space on the IS is horrible
2, No fold-down back seat for IS (correct me if I am wrong). Sounds like Toyota has to sacrifice some practicalities for body rigidity
3, I can still get AWD with the more powerful engine in the series.
4, IS can't match the driving dynamic of the 3 (personal opinion)
5, Sports seat on the 3 RULES!

4TehNguyen

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ive seen on several places the MSRP on a 335 is not 38700, it was around 41500 with destination charge

STIG

It is 38700 for the sedan.