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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: $49,895

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $18,278

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,565

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $16,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelISX3X3X3X3
TrimFsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $61,300 $38,950 $40,950 $42,450 $46,800
Base Invoice $57,009 $36,515 $38,355 $39,735 $43,735
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,925        
Adaptive cruise control 1,500        
Obstacle detection, rear 500        
Cargo mat 73        
Driver Assistance Package   950 950 950 950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Navigation system   1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Text dictation   0 0 0 0
Premium Package   3,200 3,200 3,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights   900 900 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,619        
Adaptive cruise control 1,380        
Obstacle detection, rear 460        
Cargo mat 44        
Driver Assistance Package   865 865 865 865
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Navigation system   1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775
Text dictation   0 0 0 0
Premium Package   2,910 2,910 2,910 2,000
Steering-linked headlights   820 820 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Options (change) 5,998 9,950 9,950 9,950 8,050
Options (change) 5,503 9,055 9,055 9,055 7,325
Destination 875 995 995 995 995
Total Price $68,173 $49,895 $51,895 $53,395 $55,845
Total Invoice $63,387 $46,565 $48,405 $49,785 $52,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 sDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,693
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,076
Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelISX3X3X3X3
TrimFsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine416hp V8240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$68,173$49,895$51,895$53,395$55,845
Adjustments for Features0-2,415-4,365-4,365-4,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,173$47,480$47,530$49,030$51,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50$1,550$3,750
Total Invoice$63,387$46,565$48,405$49,785$52,055
Adjustments for Features0-2,254-4,071-4,070-4,302
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,387$44,311$44,334$45,715$47,753
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23$1,404$3,442

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelISX3X3X3X3
TrimFsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$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    
Rear seat pass-through$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    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$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    
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$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    
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250   $250
Text dictation $50$50$50$50
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200    
Leather door panel trim$250    
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    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Wood trim $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$5,590$8,005$9,955$9,955$10,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,415$4,365$4,365$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,254-4,071-4,070-4,302

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122016
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 F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive28i

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-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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 information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
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

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-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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 information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
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

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-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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 information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
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-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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 information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
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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