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Scion iQ vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion iQ vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,028

Scion iQ   
Difference: $26,167

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,808

Scion iQ   
Difference: $24,607

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520162016
ModeliQ3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i328d
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $15,665 $42,650 $44,150
Base Invoice $14,882 $39,920 $41,300
Rear spoiler 285    
Fog lights 340    
Floor mats 90    
Alloy wheels 749    
Door sill trim plates 129    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Rear spoiler 190    
Fog lights 255    
Floor mats 55    
Alloy wheels 556    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Options (change) 1,593 550 550
Options (change) 1,156 500 500
Destination 770 995 995
Total Price $18,028 $44,195 $45,695
Total Invoice $16,808 $41,415 $42,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion iQ vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion iQ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,692
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,665
Model Year201520162016
ModeliQ3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i328d
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine94hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionCVTT8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 4205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/60-16225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$18,028$44,195$45,695
Adjustments for Features0-8,475-8,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,028$35,720$37,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$16,808$41,415$42,795
Adjustments for Features0-7,942-7,843
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,808$33,473$34,952
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,479

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Features Comparison: Scion iQ vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201520162016
ModeliQ3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i328d
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Hill descent control $250$250
Rear window airbag$150  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Cargo cover $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,520$9,995$9,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,475$8,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,942-7,843

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Specifications Comparison: Scion iQ vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152016
ModeliQ3-Series
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase78.7 in110.6 in
Length120.1 in182.0 in
Width66.1 in71.3 in
Height59.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,128 lb.3,621 lb.
Fuel Capacity8.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room33.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom28.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
3.5 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.7 ft353.0 ft3

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