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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: $42,187

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $7,258

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,299

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $6,351

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132013
ModelISISISX3X3
Trim250350FxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,065 $40,320 $61,750 $38,850 $43,950
Base Invoice $32,611 $37,496 $57,430 $35,920 $40,615
Luxury Plus Package Value Edition 2,775        
Navigation system 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,150 2,150
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 750 750
Rear spoiler 389 389      
Cargo mat 73 73 73    
Premium Package       3,450 3,450
Convenience Package       1,300  
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350
Heated front seats       500 500
Rearview camera       400 400
App support       250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Luxury Plus Package Value Edition 2,721        
Navigation system 2,300 2,300 2,300 1,955 1,955
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460 685 685
Rear spoiler 268 268      
Cargo mat 44 44 44    
Premium Package       3,140 3,140
Convenience Package       1,185  
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320
Heated front seats       455 455
Rearview camera       365 365
App support       230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500
Options (change) 6,227 3,452 3,063 9,700 8,400
Options (change) 5,793 3,072 2,804 8,835 7,650
Destination 895 895 895 895 895
Total Price $42,187 $44,667 $65,708 $49,445 $53,245
Total Invoice $39,299 $41,463 $61,129 $45,650 $49,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,168
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,512
Model Year20132013201320132013
ModelISISISX3X3
Trim250350FxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT6T6T8T8T8
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$42,187$44,667$65,708$49,445$53,245
Adjustments for Features-1,7500-1,450-4,840-4,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,437$44,667$64,258$44,605$48,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,230$23,821$0$3,800
Total Invoice$39,299$41,463$61,129$45,650$49,160
Adjustments for Features-1,6300-1,349-4,469-4,469
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,669$41,463$59,780$41,181$44,691
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,794$22,111$0$3,510

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20132013201320132013
ModelISISISX3X3
Trim250350FxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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    
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$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
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75   
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Media drive   $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75$75$75
Headlight washers $50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats$200 $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200$200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,790$4,040$5,490$8,880$8,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,750$0$1,450$4,840$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6300-1,349-4,469-4,469

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20132013
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

Luxury Plus Package Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested132554%
Total Not Requested112546%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested141543%
Total Not Requested187557%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested166577%
Total Not Requested50023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%

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