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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,340

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $12,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,505

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $12,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062013
Model3-Series3-SeriesGS
Trim325i330i350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $36,600 $47,250
Base Invoice $28,300 $33,485 $43,945
Premium Package 2,900 2,200  
Steering-linked headlights 800    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,735
Sport Package 1,600 1,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Proximity key 500 500  
Satellite radio 595 595  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 500
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200 2,000
Heated front seats 500 500  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575  
Active steering 1,250 1,250  
Aluminum trim 0 0  
F Sport Package     5,690
RWD     0
Cargo mat     105
Premium Package 2,640 2,000  
Steering-linked headlights 730    
Navigation system 1,820 1,820 1,603
Sport Package 1,455 1,455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430  
Proximity key 455 455  
Satellite radio 540 540  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 430
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 2,000 1,840
Heated front seats 455 455  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525  
Active steering 1,140 1,140  
Aluminum trim 0 0  
F Sport Package     5,235
RWD     0
Cargo mat     62
Options (change) 13,745 12,245 10,030
Options (change) 12,510 11,140 9,170
Destination 695 695 895
Total Price $45,340 $49,540 $58,175
Total Invoice $41,505 $45,320 $54,010

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,457
Model Year200620062013
Model3-Series3-SeriesGS
Trim325i330i350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6306hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$45,340$49,540$58,175
Adjustments for Features0-250-4,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,340$49,290$53,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$0
Total Invoice$41,505$45,320$54,010
Adjustments for Features0-229-4,048
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,505$45,091$49,962
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,586$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus GS

Model Year200620062013
Model3-Series3-SeriesGS
Trim325i330i350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Driver attention monitor  $500
Forward collision warning  $200
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Floor mats  $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,315$1,565$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$4,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-4,048

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20062013
Model3-SeriesGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in112.2 in
Length178.2 in190.7 in
Width71.5 in72.4 in
Height55.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,503 lb.3,795 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45033%
Total Not Requested90067%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Rear spoiler200No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested217554%
Total Not Requested185046%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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