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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: $46,495

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $14,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,950

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $12,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
Model3-SeriesGXGX
Trim328i460460 Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,500 $53,245 $58,040
Base Invoice $34,680 $48,984 $53,396
Premium Package 1,900    
Navigation system 2,150    
Cold Weather Package 900    
Obstacle detection, rear 750   500
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Roof rails 100    
Proximity key 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Xenon HID headlights   815  
Convenience Package   800  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,930 3,930
Rear air vents with automatic controls   720  
Cargo cover   150  
Premium Package 1,730    
Navigation system 1,955    
Cold Weather Package 820    
Obstacle detection, rear 685   460
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Roof rails 90    
Proximity key 455    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Xenon HID headlights   749  
Convenience Package   736  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,627 3,627
Rear air vents with automatic controls   661  
Cargo cover   140  
Options (change) 8,100 6,415 4,430
Options (change) 7,375 5,913 4,087
Destination 895 875 875
Total Price $46,495 $60,535 $63,345
Total Invoice $42,950 $55,772 $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: $5,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,636
Model Year201220122012
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)180, 8330, 17330, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17265/60-18265/60-18
Total Price$46,495$60,535$63,345
Adjustments for Features0-8,885-9,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,495$51,650$53,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,860
Total Invoice$42,950$55,772$58,358
Adjustments for Features0-8,186-9,061
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,950$47,586$49,297
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,711

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus GX

Model Year201220122012
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
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote app$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25$25
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 $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$4,045$12,930$13,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,885$9,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,186-9,061

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20122012
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 Headroom37.4 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?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested105094%
Total Not Requested656%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Lexus GX 460

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Mark Levinson, 330W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
Lexus GX 460 Premium

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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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