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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: $40,623

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $4,997

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,485

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $5,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelX3ISISIS
Trim3.0i250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,800 $33,295 $39,720 $60,660
Base Invoice $33,670 $29,966 $35,748 $54,594
Cold Weather Package 750      
Premium Package 1,800      
Sport Package 1,800      
Xenon HID headlights 800 875    
Obstacle detection, rear 700 500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475      
Navigation system 1,800 2,465 2,465 2,485
F Sport Package   2,440 2,440  
Headlight washers   100   100
Cargo mat   73 73 73
Cold Weather Package 685      
Premium Package 1,640      
Sport Package 1,640      
Xenon HID headlights 730 753    
Obstacle detection, rear 635 430 430 430
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430      
Navigation system 1,640 2,233 2,233 2,251
F Sport Package   2,098 2,098  
Headlight washers   86   86
Cargo mat   44 44 44
Options (change) 8,125 6,453 5,478 3,158
Options (change) 7,400 5,644 4,805 2,811
Destination 695 875 875 875
Total Price $45,620 $40,623 $46,073 $64,693
Total Invoice $41,765 $36,485 $41,428 $58,280

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,547
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,037
Model Year2006201120112011
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)235/50-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$45,620$40,623$46,073$64,693
Adjustments for Features-2,4500-950-2,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,170$40,623$45,123$62,418
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$21,795
Total Invoice$41,765$36,485$41,428$58,280
Adjustments for Features-2,2430-854-2,049
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,522$36,485$40,574$56,231
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,089$19,746

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2006201120112011
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $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   
Rain-sensing wipers$175  $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Wood trim$300   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,915$3,465$4,415$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,450$0$950$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2430-854-2,049

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062011
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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%
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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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