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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus GX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,470

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $14,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,890

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $13,099

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
Model3-SeriesGXGX
Trim328i460460 Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,500 $53,245 $58,040
Base Invoice $31,740 $48,984 $53,396
Premium Package 3,350    
Steering-linked headlights 800    
Navigation system 2,100 1,990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
iPod integration 400    
Heated front seats 500    
Proximity key 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 350   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Convenience Package   800  
Xenon HID headlights   815  
Cargo cover   150  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   720  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,930
Premium Package 3,050    
Steering-linked headlights 730    
Navigation system 1,910 1,844  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
iPod integration 365    
Heated front seats 455    
Proximity key 455    
Obstacle detection, rear 320   460
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Convenience Package   736  
Xenon HID headlights   749  
Cargo cover   140  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   661  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,627
Options (change) 9,145 4,475 4,430
Options (change) 8,325 4,130 4,087
Destination 825 875 875
Total Price $44,470 $58,595 $63,345
Total Invoice $40,890 $53,989 $58,358

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,553
Model Year200820122012
Model3-SeriesGXGX
Trim328i460460 Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6301hp V8301hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9330, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16265/60-18265/60-18
Total Price$44,470$58,595$63,345
Adjustments for Features0-9,275-10,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,470$49,320$52,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,550
Total Invoice$40,890$53,989$58,358
Adjustments for Features0-8,546-9,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,890$45,443$48,708
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,265

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus GX

Model Year200820122012
Model3-SeriesGXGX
Trim328i460460 Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Residual heat$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards $350$350
Skid plates $150$150
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25$25
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats $75$75
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350$350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Total Value of Features$3,630$12,905$14,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,275$10,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,546-9,650

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20082012
Model3-SeriesGX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in109.8 in
Length178.2 in189.2 in
Width71.5 in74.2 in
Height55.8 in74.2 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.5,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.1 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft34.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.834.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft364.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested255089%
Total Not Requested30011%

Option Package Details
Lexus GX 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Lexus GX 460 Premium

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Mark Levinson, 330W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

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