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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: $52,125

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $15,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,175

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $10,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112008
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSC
Trim328i335iM3430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $46,450 $52,650 $67,550 $66,355
Base Invoice $42,935 $48,640 $62,345 $57,728
Premium Package 1,650 1,650 1,350  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Leather door panel trim     1,100  
Wood trim     0  
Rear spoiler     0 440
Premium Package 1,500 1,500 1,230  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Leather door panel trim     1,000  
Wood trim     0  
Rear spoiler     0 352
Options (change) 4,800 4,800 5,600 440
Options (change) 4,365 4,365 5,095 352
Destination 875 875 875 765
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $52,125 $58,325 $75,725 $67,560
Total Invoice $48,175 $53,880 $70,015 $58,845

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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: $15,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,109
Model Year2011201120112008
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSC
Trim328i335iM3430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8288hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$52,125$58,325$75,725$67,560
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-1,275-610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,075$58,325$74,450$66,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,250$23,375$0
Total Invoice$48,175$53,880$70,015$58,845
Adjustments for Features-9700-1,179-531
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,205$53,880$68,836$58,314
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,675$21,631$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus SC

Model Year2011201120112008
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSC
Trim328i335iM3430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100
6-speed manual $150$150 
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
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 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Power antenna   $100
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 $125
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$4,105$3,055$4,330$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$1,275$610
Value of Feature Adjustments-9700-1,179-531

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20112008
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?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested50047%
Total Not Requested57553%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested50047%
Total Not Requested57553%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested35045%
Total Not Requested42555%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

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