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Lexus SC vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Lexus SC vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $53,795 BMW 3-Series 328i | ||||
| Difference: $14,275 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $49,685 BMW 3-Series 328i | ||||
| Difference: $10,280 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | SC | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 430 | 328i | 335i | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $66,805 | $47,600 | $53,800 | $68,750 |
| Base Invoice | $58,788 | $43,970 | $49,675 | $63,430 |
| Rear spoiler | 440 | 0 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,100 | 1,000 | 2,500 | |
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | ||
| 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 | 1,910 | 910 | 2,275 | |
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | ||
| 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 | 5,300 | 4,200 | 4,650 |
| Options (change) | 352 | 4,820 | 3,820 | 4,230 |
| Destination | 825 | 895 | 895 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $68,070 | $53,795 | $58,895 | $75,995 |
| Total Invoice | $59,965 | $49,685 | $54,390 | $70,255 |
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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: $14,090 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,117 | ||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | SC | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 430 | 328i | 335i | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 288hp V8 | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 414hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 240, 9 | 180, 8 | 180, 8 | 180, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $68,070 | $53,795 | $58,895 | $75,995 |
| Adjustments for Features | -185 | 0 | 0 | -1,575 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $67,885 | $53,795 | $58,895 | $74,420 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $5,100 | $20,625 |
| Total Invoice | $59,965 | $49,685 | $54,390 | $70,255 |
| Adjustments for Features | -163 | 0 | 0 | -1,456 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $59,802 | $49,685 | $54,390 | $68,799 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,705 | $19,114 |
Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | SC | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 430 | 328i | 335i | M3 |
| Body | 2dr 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 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $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 | $0 | |
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||
| Ski sack | $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 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power antenna | $100 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $3,590 | $3,405 | $3,405 | $4,980 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $185 | $0 | $0 | $1,575 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -163 | 0 | 0 | -1,456 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | SC | 3-Series |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 178.5 in | 180.6 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 70.2 in |
| Height | 53.1 in | 54.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,841 lb. | 3,793 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 16.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.8 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.6 in | 41.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 27.1 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 46.6 in | 49.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 49.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 27.1 in | 31.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.8 ft3 | 9.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 8.8 | 12.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 21% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 315 | 31% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 47% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 315 | 31% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 690 | 42% |
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