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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: $46,410

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $2,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,213

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $2,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelX3IS
TrimxDrive35i350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,700 $40,870
Base Invoice $39,465 $38,009
Navigation system 2,150 1,505
Obstacle detection, rear 750 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Proximity key 500  
Rearview camera 400 350
App support 250  
Heated front seats 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
AWD   2,235
Navigation system 1,955 1,392
Obstacle detection, rear 685 460
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Proximity key 455  
Rearview camera 365 324
App support 230  
Heated front seats 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
AWD   2,078
Options (change) 5,450 4,590
Options (change) 4,965 4,254
Destination 895 950
Total Price $49,045 $46,410
Total Invoice $45,325 $43,213

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $851
Model Year20122016
ModelX3IS
TrimxDrive35i350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6306hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$49,045$46,410
Adjustments for Features-1,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,680$46,410
Total Invoice$45,325$43,213
Adjustments for Features-1,2610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,064$43,213

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122016
ModelX3IS
TrimxDrive35i350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,930$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2610

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122016
ModelX3IS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in110.2 in
Length183.0 in183.7 in
Width74.1 in71.3 in
Height65.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.3,737 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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