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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: $65,995

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $34,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,345

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $31,474

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
Model3-SeriesLC
TrimActiveHybrid 3500h
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $50,150 $96,510
Base Invoice $46,820 $88,788
Premium Package 2,200  
Sport Line 1,700  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900  
Driver Assistance Package 950  
Technology Package 3,150  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 950  
Heated front seats 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Convenience Package   1,000
Sport Package   1,400
Head-up display (HUD)   900
Premium Package 2,000  
Sport Line 1,545  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730  
Driver Assistance Package 865  
Technology Package 2,865  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 865  
Heated front seats 455  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Convenience Package   920
Sport Package   1,288
Head-up display (HUD)   828
Options (change) 14,850 3,300
Options (change) 13,530 3,036
Destination 995 995
Total Price $65,995 $100,805
Total Invoice $61,345 $92,819

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,074
Model Year20152018
Model3-SeriesLC
TrimActiveHybrid 3500h
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine335hp I6 H295hp V6 H
TransmissionT8B10
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-20
Total Price$65,995$100,805
Adjustments for Features-6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,350$100,805
Total Invoice$61,345$92,819
Adjustments for Features-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,745$92,819

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus LC

Model Year20152018
Model3-SeriesLC
TrimActiveHybrid 3500h
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
10-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic $2000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
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 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Lane keeping assist $400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Folding second row seats$300 
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$6,795$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6000

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus LC

Model Year20152018
Model3-SeriesLC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in113.0 in
Length182.5 in187.4 in
Width71.3 in75.6 in
Height56.3 in53.0 in
Curb Weight3,910 lb.4,435 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in32.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in32.5 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft35.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested130089%
Total Not Requested16511%

Option Package Details
Lexus LC 500h

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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