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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: $43,345

BMW 3-Series 320i   
Difference: $24,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,955

BMW 3-Series 320i   
Difference: $17,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720172008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSC
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $33,450 $40,250 $38,750 $44,100 $47,900 $64,000 $66,355
Base Invoice $31,790 $38,115 $36,720 $41,695 $45,225 $60,200 $57,728
Premium Package 3,100 2,450 2,450 2,450      
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950    
LED headlights 700            
Wood trim 500         0  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700 700 700 700  
Sunroof           0  
Rear spoiler             440
Premium Package 2,850 2,255 2,255 2,255      
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775    
LED headlights 645            
Wood trim 460         0  
Heated front seats 460 460 460 460 460    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 645 645 645 645  
Sunroof           0  
Rear spoiler             352
Options (change) 8,900 7,050 7,050 7,050 4,600 1,650 440
Options (change) 8,170 6,470 6,470 6,470 4,215 1,520 352
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 765
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0
Total Price $43,345 $48,295 $46,795 $48,144 $53,495 $66,645 $67,560
Total Invoice $40,955 $45,580 $44,185 $45,159 $50,435 $62,715 $58,845

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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: $19,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,592
Model Year2017201720172017201720172008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSC
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6288hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$43,345$48,295$46,795$48,144$53,495$66,645$67,560
Adjustments for Features0-1,925-1,825-1,950-675-1,625-4,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,345$46,370$44,970$46,194$52,820$65,020$62,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,025$1,625$2,849$9,475$21,675$0
Total Invoice$40,955$45,580$44,185$45,159$50,435$62,715$58,845
Adjustments for Features0-1,817-1,723-1,829-636-1,529-4,298
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,955$43,763$42,462$43,330$49,799$61,186$54,547
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,808$1,507$2,375$8,844$20,231$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus SC

Model Year2017201720172017201720172008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSC
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$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 
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0   
8 kWh battery pack   $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    $25$25
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$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0 
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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Power antenna      $100
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound     $250 
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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75
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   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights     $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$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$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100   
Total Value of Features$6,005$7,930$7,830$7,955$6,680$7,630$10,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,925$1,825$1,950$675$1,625$4,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,817-1,723-1,829-636-1,529-4,298

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20172008
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 Weight3,502 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
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
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 Requested112538%
Total Not Requested185062%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2800100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2800100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2800100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

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