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Lexus IS vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. BMW X3 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 Year20082008200820112011
ModelISISISX3X3
Trim250350FxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $36,750 $41,050
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $34,010 $37,965
Luxury Package 3,495 3,495      
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 2,550 2,150 2,150
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 750 750
Rear spoiler 355 355      
Cargo mat 69 69 69    
Sunroof 0 0      
Satellite radio 486 486 486    
Premium Package       3,450 3,450
Xenon HID headlights       900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Rearview camera       400 400
Heated front seats       500 500
Heated steering wheel       190 190
Proximity key       500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350
Luxury Package 2,796 2,796      
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 1,955 1,955
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 400 685 685
Rear spoiler 246 246      
Cargo mat 41 41 41    
Sunroof 0 0      
Satellite radio 389 389 389    
Premium Package       3,140 3,140
Xenon HID headlights       820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500
Rearview camera       365 365
Heated front seats       455 455
Heated steering wheel       175 175
Proximity key       455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320
Options (change) 7,455 7,455 3,605 9,740 8,840
Options (change) 6,022 6,022 2,980 8,870 8,050
Destination 765 765 765 875 875
Total Price $39,075 $44,525 $60,370 $47,365 $50,765
Total Invoice $33,938 $38,735 $53,025 $43,755 $46,890

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,501
Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelISISISX3X3
Trim250350FxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6T6T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19245/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$39,075$44,525$60,370$47,365$50,765
Adjustments for Features0-950-750-3,590-3,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,075$43,575$59,620$43,775$47,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$20,545$0$3,400
Total Invoice$33,938$38,735$53,025$43,755$46,890
Adjustments for Features0-826-659-3,316-3,316
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,938$37,909$52,366$40,439$43,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,971$18,428$0$3,135

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelISISISX3X3
Trim250350FxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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 
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$4,165$5,115$4,915$7,755$7,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$750$3,590$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-826-659-3,316-3,316

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082011
ModelISX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in110.6 in
Length180.1 in183.0 in
Width70.9 in74.1 in
Height56.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in39.9 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 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.063.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested162563%
Total Not Requested97537%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested162563%
Total Not Requested97537%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

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

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