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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: $41,102

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $11,993

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,140

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $13,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelX3X3ISIS
TrimxDrive30iM40i250350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,450 $54,300 $31,155 $36,605
Base Invoice $40,160 $51,180 $27,727 $32,578
Convenience Tier 2,850      
Obstacle detection, rear 750   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Temporary spare tire 150 150    
Leather seating surfaces 1,700 1,700    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 350 350    
Premium Tier 3,300 2,950    
Luxury Plus Package     2,380 2,380
X-Package     1,491 1,491
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,990 3,990
Sunroof     0 0
Rear spoiler     389 389
iPod integration     299 299
Cargo mat     73 73
Convenience Tier 2,620      
Obstacle detection, rear 690   400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505    
Temporary spare tire 140 140    
Leather seating surfaces 1,565 1,565    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 320 320    
Premium Tier 3,035 2,715    
Luxury Plus Package     2,142 2,142
X-Package     1,193 1,193
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,302 3,302
Sunroof     0 0
Rear spoiler     268 268
iPod integration     239 239
Cargo mat     44 44
Options (change) 9,650 5,700 9,122 9,122
Options (change) 8,875 5,245 7,588 7,588
Destination 995 995 825 825
Total Price $53,095 $60,995 $41,102 $46,552
Total Invoice $50,030 $57,420 $36,140 $40,991

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,303
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,586
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelX3X3ISIS
TrimxDrive30iM40i250350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4355hp I6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT8T8M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19245/50-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$53,095$60,995$41,102$46,552
Adjustments for Features-6,690-7,6400-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,405$53,355$41,102$45,602
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,950$0$4,500
Total Invoice$50,030$57,420$36,140$40,991
Adjustments for Features-6,304-7,1920-837
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,726$50,228$36,140$40,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,502$0$4,014

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2018201820092009
ModelX3X3ISIS
TrimxDrive30iM40i250350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app$25$25  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
LED headlights $1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,830$11,780$4,140$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,690$7,640$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,304-7,1920-837

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182009
ModelX3IS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.8 in107.5 in
Length185.9 in180.1 in
Width74.4 in70.9 in
Height66.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 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 Legroom36.4 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
28.7 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested185082%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested126558%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested126558%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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 mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested185071%
Total Not Requested75029%
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%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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 mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested185071%
Total Not Requested75029%
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%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

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