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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: $46,410

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $2,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,213

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $2,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelISX3
Trim350xDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $40,870 $42,700
Base Invoice $38,009 $39,465
Navigation system 1,505 2,150
Rearview camera 350 400
AWD 2,235  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
App support   250
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Navigation system 1,392 1,955
Rearview camera 324 365
AWD 2,078  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 685
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
App support   230
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 4,590 5,450
Options (change) 4,254 4,965
Destination 950 895
Total Price $46,410 $49,045
Total Invoice $43,213 $45,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $851
Model Year20162012
ModelISX3
Trim350xDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine306hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/50-18
Total Price$46,410$49,045
Adjustments for Features0-1,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,410$47,680
Total Invoice$43,213$45,325
Adjustments for Features0-1,261
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,213$44,064

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162012
ModelISX3
Trim350xDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,565$6,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,261

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162012
ModelISX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in110.6 in
Length183.7 in183.0 in
Width71.3 in74.1 in
Height56.3 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,737 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.8 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.863.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

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