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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: $42,461

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $7,184

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,227

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $9,103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092015201520152015
ModelISISISX3X3X3X3
Trim250350FsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,155 $36,605 $56,610 $38,500 $40,500 $42,000 $45,500
Base Invoice $27,727 $32,578 $50,382 $36,100 $37,940 $39,320 $42,540
Luxury Plus Package 2,380 2,380          
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990 4,010        
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850 2,850        
iPod integration 299 299 299        
Cargo mat 73 73 73        
Rear spoiler 389 389          
Sunroof 0 0          
Driver Assistance Package       950 950 950 950
Navigation system       2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium Package       3,200 3,200 3,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights       900 900 900  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550 550 550
Heated front seats       500 500 500 500
Luxury Plus Package 2,142 2,142          
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 400        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302 3,318        
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280 2,280        
iPod integration 239 239 239        
Cargo mat 44 44 44        
Rear spoiler 268 268          
Sunroof 0 0          
Driver Assistance Package       865 865 865 865
Navigation system       1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Premium Package       2,910 2,910 2,910 2,000
Steering-linked headlights       820 820 820  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500 500 500
Heated front seats       455 455 455 455
Options (change) 10,481 10,481 7,732 10,150 10,150 10,150 8,250
Options (change) 8,675 8,675 6,281 9,235 9,235 9,235 7,505
Destination 825 825 825 995 995 995 995
Total Price $42,461 $47,911 $65,167 $49,645 $51,645 $53,145 $54,745
Total Invoice $37,227 $42,078 $57,488 $46,330 $48,170 $49,550 $51,040

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,594
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,753
Model Year2009200920092015201520152015
ModelISISISX3X3X3X3
Trim250350FsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6
TransmissionM6T6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14300, 14205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$42,461$47,911$65,167$49,645$51,645$53,145$54,745
Adjustments for Features0-950-750-3,590-5,540-5,540-5,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,461$46,961$64,417$46,055$46,105$47,605$49,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,956$0$50$1,550$3,150
Total Invoice$37,227$42,078$57,488$46,330$48,170$49,550$51,040
Adjustments for Features0-834-662-3,350-5,167-5,165-5,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,227$41,244$56,826$42,980$43,003$44,385$45,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,017$19,599$0$23$1,405$2,895

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW X3

Model Year2009200920092015201520152015
ModelISISISX3X3X3X3
Trim250350FsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100$100
Power liftgate   $350$350$350$350
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$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$0$0
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control    $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75    
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150    
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100    
Roof rails   $250$250$250$250
Second-row low console  $100    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150$150$150
Rear wiper   $175$175$175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900    
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325    
CD player   $125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100    
Media drive   $15$15$15$15
S Voice support   $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300     
Folding second row seats   $300$300$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$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100    
Total Value of Features$4,840$5,790$5,590$8,430$10,380$10,380$10,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$750$3,590$5,540$5,540$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-834-662-3,350-5,167-5,165-5,165

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092015
ModelISX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in110.6 in
Length180.1 in183.8 in
Width70.9 in74.1 in
Height56.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,031 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 in36.5 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 Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
Total Requested162563%
Total Not Requested97537%
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

Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
Total Requested162563%
Total Not Requested97537%
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 F

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
BMW X3 sDrive28i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115038%
Total Not Requested185062%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115038%
Total Not Requested185062%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115038%
Total Not Requested185062%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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