BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2008 Lexus SC Lexus SC 2010

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BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus SC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus SC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,220

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $18,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,120

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $14,987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082010
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSC
Trim328i335iM3430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $43,500 $49,500 $64,950 $68,405
Base Invoice $40,020 $45,540 $59,935 $60,880
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100  
Premium Package 2,750 1,650 1,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
iPod integration 400 400 400  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595  
Wood trim     0  
Leather door panel trim     1,100  
Rear spoiler     0 440
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910  
Premium Package 2,505 1,500 1,230  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
iPod integration 365 365 365  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540  
Wood trim     0  
Leather door panel trim     1,000  
Rear spoiler     0 352
Options (change) 6,895 5,795 6,595 440
Options (change) 6,275 5,270 6,000 352
Destination 825 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $51,220 $56,120 $74,070 $69,720
Total Invoice $47,120 $51,635 $68,460 $62,107

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus SC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,475
Model Year2008200820082010
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSC
Trim328i335iM3430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8288hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 13?, 10240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$51,220$56,120$74,070$69,720
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,000-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,220$55,870$73,070$69,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,650$21,850$0
Total Invoice$47,120$51,635$68,460$62,107
Adjustments for Features0-230-924-512
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,120$51,405$67,536$61,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,285$20,416$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus SC

Model Year2008200820082010
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSC
Trim328i335iM3430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Power antenna   $100
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Floor mats   $75
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk$75$75$75 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,240$3,490$4,240$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,000$575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230-924-512

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20082010
Model3-SeriesSC
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.7 in103.1 in
Length180.6 in178.5 in
Width70.2 in72.0 in
Height54.5 in53.1 in
Curb Weight3,793 lb.3,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.1 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.0 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.2 ft38.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

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