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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: $52,525

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $17,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,510

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $13,597

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102010
ModelSC3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim430328i335iM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $68,405 $45,000 $51,200 $67,050
Base Invoice $60,880 $41,580 $47,285 $61,865
Rear spoiler 440     0
Navigation system   2,100 2,100 2,100
Premium Package   2,750 1,650 1,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
iPod integration   400 400 400
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Wood trim       0
Leather door panel trim       1,100
Rear spoiler 352     0
Navigation system   1,910 1,910 1,910
Premium Package   2,505 1,500 1,230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
iPod integration   365 365 365
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Wood trim       0
Leather door panel trim       1,000
Options (change) 440 6,650 5,550 6,350
Options (change) 352 6,055 5,050 5,780
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $69,720 $52,525 $57,625 $75,975
Total Invoice $62,107 $48,510 $53,210 $70,220

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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: $16,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,054
Model Year2010201020102010
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?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$69,720$52,525$57,625$75,975
Adjustments for Features-61000-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,110$52,525$57,625$75,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,100$22,575
Total Invoice$62,107$48,510$53,210$70,220
Adjustments for Features-54300-809
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,564$48,510$53,210$69,411
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,700$20,901

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2010201020102010
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 
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   
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
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
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Power antenna$100   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
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
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$3,940$3,330$3,330$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$610$0$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-54300-809

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102010
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 information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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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