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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: $43,195 BMW 3-Series 320i | |||||||
| Difference: $26,525 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $40,405 BMW 3-Series 320i | |||||||
| Difference: $21,702 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | SC | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 430 | 320i | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $68,405 | $32,950 | $37,500 | $39,000 | $43,750 | $50,150 | $62,000 |
| Base Invoice | $60,880 | $30,995 | $35,180 | $36,560 | $40,930 | $46,820 | $57,720 |
| Rear spoiler | 440 | ||||||
| Premium Package | 3,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | 900 | 900 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | 950 | |||
| Wood trim | 500 | 0 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 352 | ||||||
| Premium Package | 2,910 | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | 820 | 820 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | 865 | |||
| Wood trim | 455 | 0 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 440 | 9,250 | 5,550 | 5,550 | 5,400 | 5,400 | 1,500 |
| Options (change) | 352 | 8,415 | 5,050 | 5,050 | 4,910 | 4,910 | 1,365 |
| Destination | 875 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $69,720 | $43,195 | $44,045 | $45,545 | $50,145 | $56,545 | $64,495 |
| Total Invoice | $62,107 | $40,405 | $41,225 | $42,605 | $46,835 | $52,725 | $60,080 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus SC vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 320i | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,940 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,802 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | SC | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 430 | 320i | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 288hp V8 | 180hp I4 | 240hp I4 | 180hp I4 D | 300hp I6 | 335hp I6 H | 425hp I6 |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 | M6 | T8 | M6 | T8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 240, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 255/40-18 |
| Total Price | $69,720 | $43,195 | $44,045 | $45,545 | $50,145 | $56,545 | $64,495 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,285 | -1,700 | 0 | -1,450 | -2,100 | -3,275 | -2,425 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $62,435 | $41,495 | $44,045 | $44,095 | $48,045 | $53,270 | $62,070 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,550 | $2,600 | $6,550 | $11,775 | $20,575 |
| Total Invoice | $62,107 | $40,405 | $41,225 | $42,605 | $46,835 | $52,725 | $60,080 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,490 | -1,590 | 0 | -1,356 | -1,961 | -3,054 | -2,259 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $55,617 | $38,815 | $41,225 | $41,249 | $44,874 | $49,671 | $57,821 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,410 | $2,434 | $6,059 | $10,856 | $19,006 |
Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2010 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | SC | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 430 | 320i | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | ||||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | ||||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power antenna | $100 | ||||||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $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 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| 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 trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Downshift rev matching | $50 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $10,690 | $5,105 | $3,405 | $4,855 | $5,505 | $6,680 | $5,830 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $7,285 | $1,700 | $0 | $1,450 | $2,100 | $3,275 | $2,425 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,490 | -1,590 | 0 | -1,356 | -1,961 | -3,054 | -2,259 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2010 | 2015 |
| Model | SC | 3-Series |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 178.5 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 53.1 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,841 lb. | 3,411 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.8 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.6 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 27.1 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 46.6 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 49.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 27.1 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 8.8 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | No |
| 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 |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 1750 | 59% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 35% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 35% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 35% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 35% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 50% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 35% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 50% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | -450 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | -450 | 50% |
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