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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: $39,363

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $10,912

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,749

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $11,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200920092009
ModelX3ISISIS
TrimxDrive30i250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,850 $31,155 $36,605 $56,610
Base Invoice $35,920 $27,727 $32,578 $50,382
Premium Package 3,750      
Sport Package 2,300      
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550      
Navigation system 1,800 2,550 2,550 2,570
Heated front seats 500      
X-Package   1,491 1,491  
Luxury Plus Package   2,380 2,380  
Sunroof   0 0  
Rear spoiler   389 389  
Cargo mat   73 73 73
Premium Package 3,415      
Sport Package 2,095      
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Obstacle detection, rear 685 400 400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500      
Navigation system 1,640 2,150 2,150 2,166
Heated front seats 455      
X-Package   1,193 1,193  
Luxury Plus Package   2,142 2,142  
Sunroof   0 0  
Rear spoiler   268 268  
Cargo mat   44 44 44
Options (change) 10,550 7,383 7,383 3,143
Options (change) 9,610 6,197 6,197 2,610
Destination 875 825 825 825
Total Price $50,275 $39,363 $44,813 $60,578
Total Invoice $46,405 $34,749 $39,600 $53,817

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,787
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,618
Model Year2010200920092009
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)235/50-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$50,275$39,363$44,813$60,578
Adjustments for Features-1,1250-950-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,150$39,363$43,863$59,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$20,540
Total Invoice$46,405$34,749$39,600$53,817
Adjustments for Features-1,0380-839-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,367$34,749$38,761$53,217
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,012$18,468

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2010200920092009
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$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 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio$50   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Power-folding mirrors$50  $50
Trip computer $150$150$150
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$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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,865$4,740$5,690$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$0$950$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0380-839-600

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20102009
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 OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested160048%
Total Not Requested170052%
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%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested25027%
Total Not Requested67573%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
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
Total Requested162563%
Total Not Requested97537%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested25027%
Total Not Requested67573%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
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
Total Requested162563%
Total Not Requested97537%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

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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