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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus LC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $71,545

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $21,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,050

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $19,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
Model3-SeriesLC
TrimM3500
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $57,850 $92,000
Base Invoice $53,400 $84,640
Technology Package 3,250  
Premium Package 2,000  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
iPod integration 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
HD radio 350  
Heated front seats 500  
Sunroof 0  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   390
Technology Package 2,960  
Premium Package 1,820  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
iPod integration 365  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
HD radio 315  
Heated front seats 455  
Sunroof 0  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   360
Options (change) 11,570 390
Options (change) 10,525 360
Destination 825 995
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $71,545 $93,385
Total Invoice $66,050 $85,995

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,100
Model Year20092018
Model3-SeriesLC
TrimM3500
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine414hp V8471hp V8
TransmissionS7T10
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG16/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/45-20
Total Price$71,545$93,385
Adjustments for Features0-3,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,545$90,295
Total Invoice$66,050$85,995
Adjustments for Features0-2,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,050$83,150

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus LC

Model Year20092018
Model3-SeriesLC
TrimM3500
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Handwriting recognition $200
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Floor mats $75
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
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, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$6,260$9,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,845

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus LC

Model Year20092018
Model3-SeriesLC
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in113.0 in
Length181.1 in187.4 in
Width70.2 in75.6 in
Height54.1 in53.0 in
Curb Weight3,704 lb.4,280 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in32.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in32.5 in
Cargo Volume11.1 ft35.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested167599%
Total Not Requested151%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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