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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: $38,427

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $11,248

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,383

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $11,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201020102010
ModelX3ISISIS
TrimxDrive30i250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,400 $32,145 $37,595 $58,460
Base Invoice $36,250 $28,929 $33,833 $52,612
Premium Package 2,800      
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Obstacle detection, rear 700 500 500 500
Sport Package 2,300      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550      
Heated front seats 500      
Navigation system 1,800 2,465 2,465 2,485
Luxury Plus Package Value Edition   1,980    
Rear spoiler   389 389  
Cargo mat   73 73 73
Sport Package Value Edition     3,140  
Premium Package 2,550      
Xenon HID headlights 730      
Obstacle detection, rear 635 400 400 400
Sport Package 2,095      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500      
Heated front seats 455      
Navigation system 1,640 2,085 2,085 2,101
Luxury Plus Package Value Edition   1,782    
Rear spoiler   268 268  
Cargo mat   44 44 44
Sport Package Value Edition     2,826  
Options (change) 9,450 5,407 6,567 3,058
Options (change) 8,605 4,579 5,623 2,545
Destination 825 875 875 825
Total Price $49,675 $38,427 $45,037 $62,343
Total Invoice $45,680 $34,383 $40,331 $55,982

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,398
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,515
Model Year2009201020102010
ModelX3ISISIS
TrimxDrive30i250350F
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)235/50-18225/45-17225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$49,675$38,427$45,037$62,343
Adjustments for Features-8500-800-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,825$38,427$44,237$61,593
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,810$23,166
Total Invoice$45,680$34,383$40,331$55,982
Adjustments for Features-7820-716-673
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,898$34,383$39,615$55,309
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,232$20,926

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2009201020102010
ModelX3ISISIS
TrimxDrive30i250350F
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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$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   
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Power-folding mirrors$50  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$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, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $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
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,615$4,765$5,565$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$800$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-7820-716-673

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092010
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 xDrive30i

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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Plus Package Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested162563%
Total Not Requested97537%
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%
Sport Package Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested187560%
Total Not Requested122540%
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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