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Lexus SC vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus SC vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,695

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $19,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820202020
ModelSC3-Series3-Series
Trim430330iM340i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,355 $40,750 $54,000
Navigation system   1,700 1,700
Convenience Tier   1,750  
Luxury Design   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Navigation system   1,565 1,565
Convenience Tier   1,610  
Luxury Design   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505
Heated front seats   460 460
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335
Options (change) 0 5,950 4,200
Options (change) 0 5,475 3,865
Destination 765 995 995
Total Price $67,120 $47,695 $59,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus SC vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 330i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,314
Model Year200820202020
ModelSC3-Series3-Series
Trim430330iM340i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V8255hp I4382hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$67,120$47,695$59,195
Adjustments for Features-2,6850-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,435$47,695$58,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,250

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200820202020
ModelSC3-Series3-Series
Trim430330iM340i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Power retractable hardtop$6750  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Power antenna$100  
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$10,590$7,905$8,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,685$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3400-21

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082020
ModelSC3-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in112.2 in
Length178.5 in185.7 in
Width72.0 in71.9 in
Height53.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,841 lb.3,590 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom27.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume8.8 ft316.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
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 information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
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 information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

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