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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: $69,245

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $16,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,920

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $15,621

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
Model3-SeriesGS
TrimM3F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,800 $84,440
Base Invoice $49,675 $78,529
7-speed automated manual 2,700  
Premium Package 1,900  
Technology Package 3,250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Rear spoiler 0  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
iPod integration 400  
Sunroof 1,050  
HD radio 350  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Heated front seats 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Cargo mat   105
7-speed automated manual 2,455  
Premium Package 1,730  
Technology Package 2,960  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Rear spoiler 0  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
iPod integration 365  
Sunroof 955  
HD radio 315  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Heated front seats 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Cargo mat   62
Options (change) 13,320 105
Options (change) 12,120 62
Destination 825 950
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $69,245 $85,495
Total Invoice $63,920 $79,541

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,239
Model Year20082016
Model3-SeriesGS
TrimM3F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8467hp V8
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$69,245$85,495
Adjustments for Features0-4,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,245$80,785
Total Invoice$63,920$79,541
Adjustments for Features0-4,382
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,920$75,159

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20082016
Model3-SeriesGS
TrimM3F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
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, synthetic suede $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$5,190$9,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,382

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20082016
Model3-SeriesGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in112.2 in
Length178.2 in192.1 in
Width71.5 in72.4 in
Height55.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,693 lb.4,034 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 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested117570%
Total Not Requested50030%

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