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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: $58,700

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $431

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,401

Lexus GS 450h   
Difference: $1,779

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
Model3-SeriesGS
TrimActiveHybrid 3450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,650 $56,400
Base Invoice $45,860 $50,196
Premium Package 2,200  
Navigation system 2,150 1,500
DUPL Voice texting capability 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Heated front seats 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Rearview camera 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Satellite radio   486
Telematics service, such as OnStar   900
Tires, run-flat   320
Premium Package 2,000  
Navigation system 1,955 1,275
DUPL Voice texting capability 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Heated front seats 455  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Rearview camera 365  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Satellite radio   389
Telematics service, such as OnStar   760
Tires, run-flat   256
Options (change) 8,125 3,206
Options (change) 7,395 2,680
Destination 925 825
Gas Tax 0 -1,300
Total Price $58,700 $59,131
Total Invoice $54,180 $52,401

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 450h
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $679
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,763
Model Year20132009
Model3-SeriesGS
TrimActiveHybrid 3450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp I6 H292hp V6 H
TransmissionT8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG22/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$58,700$59,131
Adjustments for Features0-1,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,700$58,021
Total Invoice$54,180$52,401
Adjustments for Features0-984
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,180$51,417

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20132009
Model3-SeriesGS
TrimActiveHybrid 3450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Proximity key $250
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 
Rear side airbags $300
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DUPL Voice texting capability$50 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers $50
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,855$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-984

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20132009
Model3-SeriesGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in112.2 in
Length182.5 in190.0 in
Width71.3 in71.7 in
Height56.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,860 lb.4,134 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft312.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tires, run-flat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tires, run-flat150Yes
245/40VR18 tires400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%

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