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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: $39,075

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $8,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,938

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $9,817

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011200820082008
ModelX3X3ISISIS
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,750 $41,050 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $34,010 $37,965 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Premium Package 3,450 3,450      
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,550 2,550 2,550
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Proximity key 500 500      
Rearview camera 400 400      
Heated front seats 500 500      
Heated steering wheel 190 190      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350      
Luxury Package     3,495 3,495  
Cargo mat     69 69 69
Rear spoiler     355 355  
Satellite radio     486 486 486
Sunroof     0 0  
Premium Package 3,140 3,140      
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 2,150 2,150 2,150
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 400 400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Proximity key 455 455      
Rearview camera 365 365      
Heated front seats 455 455      
Heated steering wheel 175 175      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320      
Luxury Package     2,796 2,796  
Cargo mat     41 41 41
Rear spoiler     246 246  
Satellite radio     389 389 389
Sunroof     0 0  
Options (change) 9,740 8,840 7,455 7,455 3,605
Options (change) 8,870 8,050 6,022 6,022 2,980
Destination 875 875 765 765 765
Total Price $47,365 $50,765 $39,075 $44,525 $60,370
Total Invoice $43,755 $46,890 $33,938 $38,735 $53,025

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,501
Model Year20112011200820082008
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$39,075$44,525$60,370
Adjustments for Features-3,590-3,5900-950-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,775$47,175$39,075$43,575$59,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,400$0$4,500$20,545
Total Invoice$43,755$46,890$33,938$38,735$53,025
Adjustments for Features-3,316-3,3160-826-659
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,439$43,574$33,938$37,909$52,366
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,135$0$3,971$18,428

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112011200820082008
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
HD radio$50$50   
Media drive$15$15   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
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
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
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$7,755$7,755$4,165$5,115$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,590$3,590$0$950$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,316-3,3160-826-659

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112008
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 OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%

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 OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%

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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury 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%

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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury 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%

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 camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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