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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: $50,745

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $18,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,900

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $15,207

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelSC1-Series
Trim430135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $68,405 $44,100
Base Invoice $60,880 $40,750
Rear spoiler 440  
Navigation system   2,150
Premium Package   1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
7-speed automated manual   450
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Rear spoiler 352  
Navigation system   1,955
Premium Package   1,595
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
7-speed automated manual   430
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 440 5,750
Options (change) 352 5,255
Destination 875 895
Total Price $69,720 $50,745
Total Invoice $62,107 $46,900

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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: $16,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,238
Model Year20102012
ModelSC1-Series
Trim430135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine288hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$69,720$50,745
Adjustments for Features-2,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,510$50,745
Total Invoice$62,107$46,900
Adjustments for Features-1,9690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,138$46,900

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20102012
ModelSC1-Series
Trim430135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Power antenna$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
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
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,340$8,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9690

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20102012
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.3,725 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

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested138087%
Total Not Requested20013%

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