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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: $41,023

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $9,252

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,138

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $8,267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelISISISX3
Trim250350FxDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $40,220 $61,300 $38,850
Base Invoice $31,430 $37,403 $57,009 $35,920
F Sport Package 2,440 2,440    
Navigation system 2,465 2,465 2,485 1,800
Xenon HID headlights 875     900
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 750
Cargo mat 73 73 73  
Sport Package       2,300
Premium Package       3,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550
Heated front seats       500
F Sport Package 2,245 2,245    
Navigation system 2,277 2,277 2,295 1,640
Xenon HID headlights 807     820
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460 685
Cargo mat 44 44 44  
Sport Package       2,095
Premium Package       3,415
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500
Heated front seats       455
Options (change) 6,353 5,478 3,058 10,550
Options (change) 5,833 5,026 2,799 9,610
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $41,023 $46,573 $65,233 $50,275
Total Invoice $38,138 $43,304 $60,683 $46,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,027
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,213
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelISISISX3
Trim250350FxDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8260hp I6
TransmissionM6T6T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19235/50-18
Total Price$41,023$46,573$65,233$50,275
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-2,175-2,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,023$45,573$63,058$48,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$22,035$0
Total Invoice$38,138$43,304$60,683$46,405
Adjustments for Features0-930-2,023-2,054
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,138$42,374$58,660$44,351
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,236$20,522$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW X3

Model Year2012201220122010
ModelISISISX3
Trim250350FxDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo organizer   $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Skid plate (one)   $50
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass   $0
Headlight washers $50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats   $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Wood trim   $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,990$4,990$6,165$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$2,175$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-930-2,023-2,054

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122010
ModelISX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in110.1 in
Length180.1 in179.7 in
Width70.9 in73.0 in
Height56.1 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.071.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested85064%
Total Not Requested47536%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested85064%
Total Not Requested47536%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested180055%
Total Not Requested150045%

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