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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: $53,825

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $14,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,715

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $10,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132009
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSC
Trim328i335iM3430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $47,600 $53,800 $68,750 $66,805
Base Invoice $43,970 $49,675 $63,430 $58,788
Premium Package 2,100 1,000 2,500  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
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 1,910 910 2,275  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
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) 5,300 4,200 4,650 440
Options (change) 4,820 3,820 4,230 352
Destination 925 925 925 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $53,825 $58,925 $76,025 $68,070
Total Invoice $49,715 $54,420 $70,285 $59,965

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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: $14,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,087
Model Year2013201320132009
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)180, 8180, 8180, 8240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$53,825$58,925$76,025$68,070
Adjustments for Features00-1,575-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,825$58,925$74,450$67,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,100$20,625$0
Total Invoice$49,715$54,420$70,285$59,965
Adjustments for Features00-1,456-163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,715$54,420$68,829$59,802
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,705$19,114$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus SC

Model Year2013201320132009
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 
Proximity key  $250 
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
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Ski sack$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 
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$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Power antenna   $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$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 
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$3,405$3,405$4,980$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,575$185
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,456-163

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20132009
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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested69042%

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