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BMW X3 vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,689

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $6,931

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,629

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $8,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelX3ISISIS
Trim3.0i250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,800 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $33,670 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Premium Package 1,800      
Cold Weather Package 750      
Sport Package 1,800      
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Obstacle detection, rear 700 500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475      
Navigation system 1,800 2,550 2,550 2,550
Luxury Package   3,495 3,495  
Sunroof   0 0  
Cargo mat   69 69 69
Headlight washers   100 100 100
Rear spoiler   355 355  
Premium Package 1,640      
Cold Weather Package 685      
Sport Package 1,640      
Xenon HID headlights 730      
Obstacle detection, rear 635 400 400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430      
Navigation system 1,640 2,150 2,150 2,150
Luxury Package   2,796 2,796  
Sunroof   0 0  
Cargo mat   41 41 41
Headlight washers   80 80 80
Rear spoiler   246 246  
Options (change) 8,125 7,069 7,069 3,219
Options (change) 7,400 5,713 5,713 2,671
Destination 695 765 765 765
Total Price $45,620 $38,689 $44,139 $59,984
Total Invoice $41,765 $33,629 $38,426 $52,716

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,656
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,969
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelX3ISISIS
Trim3.0i250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine225hp I6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$45,620$38,689$44,139$59,984
Adjustments for Features-1,2750-950-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,345$38,689$43,189$59,309
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$20,620
Total Invoice$41,765$33,629$38,426$52,716
Adjustments for Features-1,1670-827-593
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,598$33,629$37,599$52,123
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,970$18,494

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2006200820082008
ModelX3ISISIS
Trim3.0i250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo organizer$100   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails$250   
Second-row low console   $100
Ski sack$50   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,740$4,465$5,415$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,275$0$950$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1670-827-593

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062008
ModelX3IS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.1 in107.5 in
Length179.7 in180.1 in
Width73.0 in70.9 in
Height66.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,024 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested147557%
Total Not Requested112543%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested147557%
Total Not Requested112543%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

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