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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: $41,909

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $11,186

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,225

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $13,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelISISX3X3
Trim250350xDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $42,450 $54,300
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $40,160 $51,180
Luxury Package 3,495 3,495    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 750  
X-Package 1,394 1,394    
Cargo mat 69 69    
Rear spoiler 355 355    
Sunroof 0 0    
Satellite radio 486 486    
Convenience Tier     2,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Temporary spare tire     150 150
Cooled or ventilated front seats     350 350
Leather seating surfaces     1,700 1,700
Premium Tier     3,300 2,950
Luxury Package 2,796 2,796    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 690  
X-Package 1,135 1,135    
Cargo mat 41 41    
Rear spoiler 246 246    
Sunroof 0 0    
Satellite radio 389 389    
Convenience Tier     2,620  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505
Temporary spare tire     140 140
Cooled or ventilated front seats     320 320
Leather seating surfaces     1,565 1,565
Premium Tier     3,035 2,715
Options (change) 10,289 10,289 9,650 5,700
Options (change) 8,309 8,309 8,875 5,245
Destination 765 765 995 995
Total Price $41,909 $47,359 $53,095 $60,995
Total Invoice $36,225 $41,022 $50,030 $57,420

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,571
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,572
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelISISX3X3
Trim250350xDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionM6T6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$41,909$47,359$53,095$60,995
Adjustments for Features0-950-6,615-7,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,909$46,409$46,480$53,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0$6,950
Total Invoice$36,225$41,022$50,030$57,420
Adjustments for Features0-823-6,233-7,122
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,225$40,199$43,797$50,298
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,974$0$6,501

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW X3

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelISISX3X3
Trim250350xDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
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
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
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$4,240$5,190$10,855$11,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$6,615$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-823-6,233-7,122

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082018
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.4,151 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

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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 seats300Yes
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 mirror75No
Total Requested185071%
Total Not Requested75029%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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 mirror75No
Total Requested185071%
Total Not Requested75029%
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%
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%

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%

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