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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: $40,232

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $7,133

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,346

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $7,409

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelX3X3ISISIS
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,750 $41,050 $33,295 $39,720 $60,660
Base Invoice $34,010 $37,965 $29,966 $35,748 $54,594
Premium Package 3,450 3,450      
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,465 2,465 2,485
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Proximity key 500 500      
Heated front seats 500 500      
Heated steering wheel 190 190      
Rearview camera 400 400      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350      
Luxury Plus Package Value Edition     2,635 1,760  
Rear spoiler     389 389  
Cargo mat     73 73 73
Premium Package 3,140 3,140      
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 2,233 2,233 2,251
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 430 430 430
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Proximity key 455 455      
Heated front seats 455 455      
Heated steering wheel 175 175      
Rearview camera 365 365      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320      
Luxury Plus Package Value Edition     2,530 1,690  
Rear spoiler     268 268  
Cargo mat     44 44 44
Options (change) 9,740 8,840 6,062 5,187 3,058
Options (change) 8,870 8,050 5,505 4,665 2,725
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $47,365 $50,765 $40,232 $45,782 $64,593
Total Invoice $43,755 $46,890 $36,346 $41,288 $58,194

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,768
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,300
Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelX3X3ISISIS
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT8T8M6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-17245/50-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$47,365$50,765$40,232$45,782$64,593
Adjustments for Features-3,365-3,3650-1,000-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,000$47,400$40,232$44,782$63,843
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,400$0$4,550$23,611
Total Invoice$43,755$46,890$36,346$41,288$58,194
Adjustments for Features-3,109-3,1080-902-676
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,646$43,782$36,346$40,386$57,518
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,136$0$4,040$21,172

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelX3X3ISISIS
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  $1300
6-speed manual  $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Remote app$25$25   
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Second-row low console    $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive$15$15   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers   $50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Floor mats  $75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$7,505$7,505$4,140$5,140$4,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,365$3,365$0$1,000$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,109-3,1080-902-676

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112011
ModelX3IS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in107.5 in
Length183.0 in180.1 in
Width74.1 in70.9 in
Height65.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested171552%
Total Not Requested157548%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested95094%
Total Not Requested656%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested141547%
Total Not Requested157553%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested95094%
Total Not Requested656%

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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Luxury Plus Package Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested162566%
Total Not Requested82534%

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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Luxury Plus Package Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested97554%
Total Not Requested82546%

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 camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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