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BMW 7-Series vs. Lexus LS
On this site: compare the BMW 7-Series and Lexus LS in terms of:
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On this page: The Internet's most balanced and thorough car price and features comparison between the BMW 7-Series and Lexus LS. Including:
- Price Comparison
- Invoice Comparison
- Feature Comparison
- TrueDelta Car Value Comparison
- Customized Price Comparison
- Dealer Price Quotes
Specifications Comparison | ||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2010 |
| Model | 7-Series | LS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 126.4 | 121.7 |
| Length | 205.3 | 202.8 |
| Width | 74.9 | 73.8 |
| Height | 58.7 | 58.1 |
| Curb Weight | 4841 | 5049 |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.7 | 22.2 |
| R1 Headroom | 40.8 | 38.0 |
| R1 Shoulder Room | 59.2 | 58.5 |
| R1 Hip Room | 55.4 | |
| R1 Legroom | 41.2 | |
| R2 Headroom | 38.9 | 38.0 |
| R2 Shoulder Room | 57.6 | 56.4 |
| R2 Hip Room | 55.5 | |
| R2 Legroom | 44.3 | |
| Cargo Volume | 17.7 | 18.0 |
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Price Comparison (MSRP) : BMW 7-Series vs. Lexus LSThe 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. | ||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2010 |
| Model | 7-Series | LS |
| Trim | ActiveHybrid 750Li | 600h L |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $106,200 | $108,800 |
| Active stabilizer bars | $3,000 | |
| CD changer, remote | $600 | |
| Cold Weather Package | $800 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $2,200 | |
| Luxury Rear Seating Package | $3,700 | |
| Premium Package II | $5,820 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $350 | |
| Total options | $7,650 | $8,820 |
| Destination | $875 | $875 |
| Gas Tax / Credit | -$900 | $0 |
| Net Price | $113,825 | $118,495 |
| Lowest Net Price | 7-Series ActiveHybrid 750Li 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
| Difference | $4,670 | |
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Invoice Comparison : BMW 7-Series vs. Lexus LSDealer cost before holdback, bonuses, advertising fees, and such. Also before adjusting for remaining feature differences.Models that are not in demand can often be purchased at or a few hundred dollars over these prices. | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2010 |
| Model | 7-Series | LS |
| Trim | ActiveHybrid 750Li | 600h L |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Invoice | $97,885 | $96,832 |
| Active stabilizer bars | $2,400 | |
| CD changer, remote | $545 | |
| Cold Weather Package | $730 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $2,000 | |
| Luxury Rear Seating Package | $3,365 | |
| Premium Package II | $4,656 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $320 | |
| Total options | $6,960 | $7,056 |
| Destination | $875 | $875 |
| Gas Tax / Credit | -$900 | $0 |
| Net Invoice | $104,820 | $104,763 |
| Lowest Net Invoice | LS 600h L 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
| Difference | $57 | |
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Feature Comparison : BMW 7-Series vs. Lexus LSAdjusts for unshared features -- values in parentheses These are features on some but not all of the displayed trim lines.In parentheses are the values assigned to these features by TrueDelta or, optionally, by you. | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2010 |
| Model | 7-Series | LS |
| Trim | ActiveHybrid 750Li | 600h L |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 455hp V8 H | 389hp V8 H |
| Transmission | T8 ($1300) | CVT-8 ($1100) |
| Drivetrain | RWD ($0) | AWD ($1700) |
| EPA Fuel Economy (City / Highway) | 17 / 26 | 20 / 22 |
| Tires (rear if not equal) | 275/40-19 | 245/45-19 |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 16 | 450, 19 |
| Accessories | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector ($200) |  |  |
| Parking guidance system - active ($700) | | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Full-size spare tire ($225) | | |
| Rear side airbags ($300) | |  |
| Tires, run-flat ($150) | | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment ($50) | | |
| Overhead sunglass holder ($25) | | |
| Rear seat pass-through ($100) | | |
| Refrigerated storage compartment ($250) | | |
| Ski sack ($50) | | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) ($50) | | |
| Climate Control and Infotainment | ||
| Air purifier ($50) | | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming ($100) | | |
| CD changer, in-dash ($325) | | |
| CD changer, remote ($200) |  | |
| CD player ($125) | | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens ($1200) | | |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted ($1000) | | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles ($15) | | |
| High-definition radio ($250) | | |
| Rear HVAC unit ($400) | | |
| Residual heat ($100) | | |
| Satellite radio ($200) | | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription ($300) | | |
| Traffic information system ($200) | | |
| Travel information system ($300) | | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass ($15) | | |
| Wiper de-icer ($25) | | |
| Exterior | ||
| Self-repairing paint ($0) | | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights ($200) | | |
| Cornering lights ($25) | | |
| Fog light, rear ($100) | | |
| Head-up display (HUD) ($350) | | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display ($250) | | |
| Xenon + LED headlights ($500) | | |
| Xenon HID headlights ($500) | | |
| Powertrain | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls ($100) | | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel ($150) | | |
| Massage, driver first row ($100) | | |
| Massage, passenger first row ($100) | | |
| Memory system second row ($150) | | |
| Power lumbar, 4-way, passenger first row ($150) | | |
| Power lumbar, passenger first row ($100) | | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver first row ($100) | | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger first row ($100) | | |
| Power seatbelt height adjusters first row ($25) | | |
| Power thigh support, passenger first row ($100) | | |
| Power tilt second row ($150) | | |
| Power upper seatback recline, driver first row ($100) | | |
| Power upper seatback recline, passenger first row ($100) | | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel ($150) | | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Active stabilizer bars ($500) | | |
| Active steering ($1250) | | |
| Air springs, auto-leveling and height adjustable ($1250) | | |
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling ($400) | | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) ($0) | | |
| Total Feature Adjustments The total value of the features listed for a trim, after subtracting the lowest total. | -$0 | -$4,225 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison : BMW 7-Series vs. Lexus LSThese are the sticker and invoice prices after adjusting for feature differences, to provide an "apples to apples" comparison. | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2010 |
| Model | 7-Series | LS |
| Trim | ActiveHybrid 750Li | 600h L |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Net Price (from Price table) | $113,825 | $118,495 |
| Adjustment (from Feature table) | -$0 | -$4,225 |
| Feature-adjusted Net Price | $113,825 | $114,270 |
| Net Invoice (from Invoice table) | $104,820 | $104,763 |
| Invoice AdjustmentThe price adjustment multiplied by the ratio between the invoice and sticker prices. | -$0 | -$3,735 |
| Feature-adjusted Net Invoice | $104,820 | $101,028 |
| Lowest Adjusted Price | 7-Series ActiveHybrid 750Li 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
| TrueDelta Price Difference | $445 | |
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice | LS 600h L 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
| TrueDelta Invoice Difference | $3,792 | |
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Notes
While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.
The "TrueDelta Value Comparison" figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players.
Usually the base prices, options, and packages you see here match those on the window stickers. However, in some cases these have been restructured to simplify the database and calculations. These modifictions have no impact on the "total" and "net" figures.
Writers: Please acknowledge TrueDelta.com when using these figures.
