Lexus IS Lexus IS 2006 BMW X3 BMW X3 2020

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Lexus IS vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lexus IS vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,765

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $13,680

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006202020202020
ModelISISX3X3X3
Trim250350sDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,990 $35,440 $41,950 $43,950 $55,900
Sport Package 3,695 3,695      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 750 750  
Convenience Tier     2,850 2,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Cooled or ventilated front seats     350 350 350
Leather seating surfaces     1,700 1,700 1,700
Premium Tier     3,300 3,300 2,950
Sport Package 2,956 2,956      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302      
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 690 690  
Convenience Tier     2,620 2,620  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505 505
Cooled or ventilated front seats     320 320 320
Leather seating surfaces     1,565 1,565 1,565
Premium Tier     3,035 3,035 2,715
Options (change) 8,185 8,185 9,500 9,500 5,550
Options (change) 6,658 6,658 8,735 8,735 5,105
Destination 590 590 995 995 995
Total Price $38,765 $44,215 $52,445 $54,445 $62,445

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Lexus IS dealer quotes or BMW X3 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS 250
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW X3 M40i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,404
Model Year20062006202020202020
ModelISISX3X3X3
Trim250350sDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6248hp I4248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionM6T6T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/50-19245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$38,765$44,215$52,445$54,445$62,445
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-6,230-7,930-8,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,765$43,165$46,215$46,515$53,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0$300$7,350

Return to top

Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062006202020202020
ModelISISX3X3X3
Trim250350sDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Sunroof$900$900   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350
LED headlights    $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel    $300
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,290$4,340$9,520$11,220$12,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$6,230$7,930$8,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-913-1,156-1,417-867

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062020
ModelISX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in112.8 in
Length180.1 in185.9 in
Width70.9 in74.4 in
Height56.1 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.062.7 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested180069%
Total Not Requested80031%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested180069%
Total Not Requested80031%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 xDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Lexus models.