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Lexus GS vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $78,045

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $8,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,210

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $6,933

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelGS3-Series
TrimFM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $83,940 $65,500
Base Invoice $78,064 $61,595
Painted brake calipers (optional) 300  
Head-up display (HUD) 900  
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Executive Package   4,100
Full Merino Leather   2,650
Driving Assistance Package   500
Wood trim   0
Sunshade, rear, power   350
Sunroof   0
Blind spot warning system   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Painted brake calipers (optional) 276  
Head-up display (HUD) 828  
7-speed automated manual   2,670
Executive Package   3,770
Full Merino Leather   2,435
Driving Assistance Package   460
Wood trim   0
Sunshade, rear, power   320
Sunroof   0
Blind spot warning system   460
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Options (change) 1,200 11,550
Options (change) 1,104 10,620
Destination 975 995
Total Price $86,115 $78,045
Total Invoice $80,143 $73,210

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,876
Model Year20172018
ModelGS3-Series
TrimFM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine467hp V8425hp I6
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/40-18
Total Price$86,115$78,045
Adjustments for Features0-1,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,115$77,040
Total Invoice$80,143$73,210
Adjustments for Features0-943
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,143$72,267

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172018
ModelGS3-Series
TrimFM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300 
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Performance meter$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede$1000 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,250$7,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-943

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172018
ModelGS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.6 in
Length192.1 in182.5 in
Width72.4 in71.3 in
Height57.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,034 lb.3,630 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume16.2 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested95040%
Total Not Requested145060%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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