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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: $43,195

BMW 3-Series 320i   
Difference: $24,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,405

BMW 3-Series 320i   
Difference: $19,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015201520152009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSC
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $32,950 $37,500 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150 $62,000 $66,805
Base Invoice $30,995 $35,180 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820 $57,720 $58,788
Premium Package 3,200            
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550  
Wood trim 500         0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500    
Sunroof           0  
Rear spoiler             440
Premium Package 2,910            
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955    
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500 500  
Wood trim 455         0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 865  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455    
Sunroof           0  
Rear spoiler             352
Options (change) 9,250 5,550 5,550 4,650 4,650 1,500 440
Options (change) 8,415 5,050 5,050 4,230 4,230 1,365 352
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 825
Total Price $43,195 $44,045 $45,545 $49,395 $55,795 $64,495 $68,070
Total Invoice $40,405 $41,225 $42,605 $46,155 $52,045 $60,080 $59,965

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 320i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,975
Model Year2015201520152015201520152009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSC
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H425hp I6288hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8M6T8M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$43,195$44,045$45,545$49,395$55,795$64,495$68,070
Adjustments for Features-1,7000-1,450-1,200-2,375-2,425-7,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,495$44,045$44,095$48,195$53,420$62,070$61,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$2,600$6,700$11,925$20,575$0
Total Invoice$40,405$41,225$42,605$46,155$52,045$60,080$59,965
Adjustments for Features-1,5900-1,356-1,121-2,215-2,259-6,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,815$41,225$41,249$45,034$49,830$57,821$53,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,410$2,434$6,219$11,015$19,006$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus SC

Model Year2015201520152015201520152009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSC
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150 $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250      
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$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$0$0$0 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Water-repellent front-door glass      $15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0 
Laminated front side windows      $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0 
Power retractable hardtop      $6750
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0 
Sunroof$900  $900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash      $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power antenna      $100
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250      
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights     $50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Headlight washers      $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates     $100 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates      $200
Leather door panel trim      $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150    $150 
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 trim$300 $300$300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50 
Total Value of Features$5,180$3,480$4,930$4,680$5,855$5,905$10,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,700$0$1,450$1,200$2,375$2,425$7,010
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5900-1,356-1,121-2,215-2,259-6,175

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20152009
Model3-SeriesSC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.6 in103.1 in
Length182.5 in178.5 in
Width71.3 in72.0 in
Height56.3 in53.1 in
Curb Weight3,411 lb.3,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft38.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
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
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested120041%
Total Not Requested175059%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

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