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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: $50,225

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $17,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,215

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $13,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelSC3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim430328i335iM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $66,805 $43,500 $49,500 $64,950
Base Invoice $58,788 $40,020 $45,540 $59,935
Rear spoiler 440     0
Premium Package   2,750 1,650 1,350
Navigation system   2,100 2,100 2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Wood trim       0
Leather door panel trim       1,100
Rear spoiler 352     0
Premium Package   2,505 1,500 1,230
Navigation system   1,910 1,910 1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Wood trim       0
Leather door panel trim       1,000
Options (change) 440 5,900 4,800 5,600
Options (change) 352 5,370 4,365 5,095
Destination 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $68,070 $50,225 $55,125 $73,075
Total Invoice $59,965 $46,215 $50,730 $67,555

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,177
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelSC3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim430328i335iM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine288hp V8230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 10300, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$68,070$50,225$55,125$73,075
Adjustments for Features-6500-250-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,420$50,225$54,875$72,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,650$21,850
Total Invoice$59,965$46,215$50,730$67,555
Adjustments for Features-5730-230-924
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,392$46,215$50,500$66,631
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,285$20,416

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2009200820082008
ModelSC3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim430328i335iM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200   
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Power antenna$100   
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Floor mats$75   
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk $75$75$75
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Leather door panel trim$250  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,540$2,890$3,140$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$250$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-5730-230-924

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092008
ModelSC3-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.1 in108.7 in
Length178.5 in180.6 in
Width72.0 in70.2 in
Height53.1 in54.5 in
Curb Weight3,841 lb.3,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.16.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom27.1 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.6 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft39.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.812.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

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