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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,340

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $36,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006202020202020
Model3-Series3-SeriesLSLSLS
Trim325i330i500500 F Sport500 Inspiration Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $30,900 $36,600 $75,450 $81,450 $97,665
Sport Package 1,600 1,600      
Premium Package 2,900 2,200      
Steering-linked headlights 800        
Navigation system 2,000 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475      
Heated front seats 500 500      
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575      
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350      
Proximity key 500 500      
Satellite radio 595 595      
Active steering 1,250 1,250      
Aluminum trim 0 0      
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200      
Air Suspension w/VGRS     2,120   2,120
Pre-Collision System     1,500 1,500 1,500
Blind spot warning system     500 500 500
Cargo mat     105 105 105
Tires, run-flat     1,215 1,215 1,215
Sport Package 1,455 1,455      
Premium Package 2,640 2,000      
Steering-linked headlights 730        
Navigation system 1,820 1,820      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430      
Heated front seats 455 455      
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525      
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320      
Proximity key 455 455      
Satellite radio 540 540      
Active steering 1,140 1,140      
Aluminum trim 0 0      
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 2,000      
Air Suspension w/VGRS     1,949   1,949
Pre-Collision System     1,380 1,380 1,380
Blind spot warning system     460 460 460
Cargo mat     65 65 65
Tires, run-flat     1,117 1,117 1,117
Options (change) 13,745 12,245 5,440 3,320 5,440
Options (change) 12,510 11,140 4,971 3,022 4,971
Destination 695 695 1,025 1,025 1,025
Total Price $45,340 $49,540 $81,915 $85,795 $104,130

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 325i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus LS 500 F Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,778
Model Year20062006202020202020
Model3-Series3-SeriesLSLSLS
Trim325i330i500500 F Sport500 Inspiration Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine215hp I6255hp I6416hp V6416hp V6416hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T10T10T10
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG19/30 MPG19/30 MPG19/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18245/50-19245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$45,340$49,540$81,915$85,795$104,130
Adjustments for Features0-250-6,275-6,775-6,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,340$49,290$75,640$79,020$97,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$0$3,380$22,215

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20062006202020202020
Model3-Series3-SeriesLSLSLS
Trim325i330i500500 F Sport500 Inspiration Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500$1500$1500
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Power door closers  $300$300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Residual heat$50$50   
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Self-repairing paint  $0$0$0
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound $250   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Compass$0$0   
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0$0$0
Floor mats  $75$75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$2,215$2,465$8,490$8,990$8,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$6,275$6,775$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-459-320-361

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20062020
Model3-SeriesLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase108.7 in123.0 in
Length178.2 in206.1 in
Width71.5 in74.8 in
Height55.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,503 lb.4,707 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested270095%
Total Not Requested1505%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested180092%
Total Not Requested1508%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 500

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Air Suspension w/VGRS
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Active steering1000Yes
Total Requested125045%
Total Not Requested150055%
Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 500 F Sport

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 500 Inspiration Series

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Air Suspension w/VGRS
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Active steering1000Yes
Total Requested125045%
Total Not Requested150055%
Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

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