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Lexus SC vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus SC vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,800

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $19,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,195

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $14,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelSC1-Series
Trim430135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $66,355 $39,100
Base Invoice $57,728 $36,150
Rear spoiler 440  
Premium Package   3,400
Navigation system   2,100
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,325
Heated front seats   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Rear spoiler 352  
Premium Package   3,095
Navigation system   1,910
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,260
Heated front seats   455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 440 7,875
Options (change) 352 7,220
Destination 765 825
Total Price $67,560 $47,800
Total Invoice $58,845 $44,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus SC vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,516
Model Year20082008
ModelSC1-Series
Trim430135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine288hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$67,560$47,800
Adjustments for Features-2,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,110$47,800
Total Invoice$58,845$44,195
Adjustments for Features-2,1340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,711$44,195

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20082008
ModelSC1-Series
Trim430135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Tires, run-flat $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Power antenna$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,965$7,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1340

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20082008
ModelSC1-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.1 in104.7 in
Length178.5 in172.2 in
Width72.0 in68.8 in
Height53.1 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,840 lb.3,626 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom27.1 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume8.8 ft38.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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 OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested238077%
Total Not Requested70023%

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