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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: $47,494

BMW 3-Series 330e   
Difference: $22,226

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102021202120212021
ModelSC3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim430330i330eM340iM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,405 $41,250 $44,550 $54,700 $69,900
Rear spoiler 440        
Navigation system   1,700 1,700 1,700  
Convenience Tier   1,750 1,750    
Luxury Design   0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Wood trim         0
Sunroof         0
Rear spoiler 352        
Navigation system   1,565 1,565 1,565  
Convenience Tier   1,610 1,610    
Luxury Design   0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505
Heated front seats   460 460 460  
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335 1,335 875
Wood trim         0
Sunroof         0
Options (change) 440 5,950 5,950 4,200 1,500
Options (change) 352 5,475 5,475 3,865 1,380
Destination 875 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $69,720 $48,195 $47,494 $59,895 $72,395

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 330e
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,191
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,919
Model Year20102021202120212021
ModelSC3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim430330i330eM340iM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V8255hp I4180hp I4 PiH382hp I6 H473hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18275/40-18
Total Price$69,720$48,195$47,494$59,895$72,395
Adjustments for Features-3,1600-125-250-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,560$48,195$47,369$59,645$72,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$826$0$12,276$24,951

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102021202120212021
ModelSC3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim430330i330eM340iM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Water-repellent front-door glass$15    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0  
8 kWh battery pack  $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $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 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
Power antenna$100    
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50    
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200    
Leather door panel trim$250    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$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$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$11,115$7,955$8,080$8,205$8,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,160$0$125$250$75
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8150-6-20-2

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102021
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 information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
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 330e

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 information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
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 information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
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 M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested-4500%

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