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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: $10,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,938

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $11,742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820142014
ModelISISISX3X3
Trim250350FxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $39,800 $44,900
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $36,795 $41,490
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 2,550 2,150 2,150
Luxury Package 3,495 3,495      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500    
Rear spoiler 355 355      
Cargo mat 69 69 69    
Sunroof 0 0      
Satellite radio 486 486 486    
Premium Package       3,200 2,200
Xenon HID headlights       900  
Driver Assistance Package       950 950
Wood trim       500  
Heated front seats       500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 1,955 1,955
Luxury Package 2,796 2,796      
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 400    
Rear spoiler 246 246      
Cargo mat 41 41 41    
Sunroof 0 0      
Satellite radio 389 389 389    
Premium Package       2,910 2,000
Xenon HID headlights       820  
Driver Assistance Package       865 865
Wood trim       455  
Heated front seats       455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500
Options (change) 7,455 7,455 3,605 8,750 6,350
Options (change) 6,022 6,022 2,980 7,960 5,775
Destination 765 765 765 925 925
Total Price $39,075 $44,525 $60,370 $49,475 $52,175
Total Invoice $33,938 $38,735 $53,025 $45,680 $48,190

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,827
Model Year20082008200820142014
ModelISISISX3X3
Trim250350FxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8240hp I4300hp 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)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$39,075$44,525$60,370$49,475$52,175
Adjustments for Features0-950-750-4,240-4,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,075$43,575$59,620$45,235$47,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$20,545$0$2,700
Total Invoice$33,938$38,735$53,025$45,680$48,190
Adjustments for Features0-826-659-3,915-3,916
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,938$37,909$52,366$41,765$44,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,971$18,428$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082008200820142014
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 
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$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 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive   $15$15
S Voice support   $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
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   
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,115$5,065$4,865$8,355$8,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$750$4,240$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-826-659-3,915-3,916

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082014
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

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

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

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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115040%
Total Not Requested175060%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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