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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: $41,023

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $7,777

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,138

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $6,732

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelX3ISISIS
Trim3.0si250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,600 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $35,510 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
Premium Package 2,800      
Sport Package 2,300      
Xenon HID headlights 800 875    
Obstacle detection, rear 700 500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475      
Heated front seats 500      
Navigation system 1,800 2,465 2,465 2,485
F Sport Package   2,440 2,440  
Cargo mat   73 73 73
Premium Package 2,550      
Sport Package 2,095      
Xenon HID headlights 730 807    
Obstacle detection, rear 635 460 460 460
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430      
Heated front seats 455      
Navigation system 1,640 2,277 2,277 2,295
F Sport Package   2,245 2,245  
Cargo mat   44 44 44
Options (change) 9,375 6,353 5,478 3,058
Options (change) 8,535 5,833 5,026 2,799
Destination 825 875 875 875
Total Price $48,800 $41,023 $46,573 $65,233
Total Invoice $44,870 $38,138 $43,304 $60,683

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,452
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,594
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelX3ISISIS
Trim3.0si250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp 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$48,800$41,023$46,573$65,233
Adjustments for Features-2,3250-1,000-2,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,475$41,023$45,573$63,058
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550$22,035
Total Invoice$44,870$38,138$43,304$60,683
Adjustments for Features-2,1380-930-2,023
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,732$38,138$42,374$58,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,236$20,522

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelX3ISISIS
Trim3.0si250350F
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
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
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Second-row low console   $100
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 
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  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  $75
Compass$0   
Headlight washers  $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Metal pedals $75$75$75
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$6,165$3,840$4,840$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,325$0$1,000$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1380-930-2,023

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082012
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 Weight4,013 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 3.0si

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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested180086%
Total Not Requested30014%
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 plates100Yes
Total Requested85064%
Total Not Requested47536%
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 plates100Yes
Total Requested85064%
Total Not Requested47536%
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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