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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: $48,845

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $30,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,760

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $28,223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
Model3-Series3-SeriesLS
Trim328i335i460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,700 $39,300 $67,630
Base Invoice $30,085 $36,155 $62,219
Premium Package 3,350 2,650  
Steering-linked headlights 800    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100  
Sport Package 1,700 1,800 6,185
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100 100  
iPod integration 400 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Proximity key 500 500  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Active steering 1,400 1,400  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350  
Adaptive cruise control 2,400 2,400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595  
Luxury Value Edition     965
Comfort Package     2,035
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     1,500
Cargo mat     95
Premium Package 3,050 2,410  
Steering-linked headlights 730    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910  
Sport Package 1,545 1,640 5,691
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90 90  
iPod integration 365 365  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Proximity key 455 455  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Active steering 1,230 1,230  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320  
Adaptive cruise control 2,135 2,135  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540  
Luxury Value Edition     889
Comfort Package     1,872
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     1,380
Cargo mat     57
Options (change) 15,320 14,820 10,780
Options (change) 13,850 13,395 9,889
Destination 825 825 875
Total Price $48,845 $54,945 $79,285
Total Invoice $44,760 $50,375 $72,983

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,551
Model Year200820082012
Model3-Series3-SeriesLS
Trim328i335i460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6380hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/45-19
Total Price$48,845$54,945$79,285
Adjustments for Features0-250-5,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,845$54,695$74,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,850$0
Total Invoice$44,760$50,375$72,983
Adjustments for Features0-229-4,672
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,760$50,146$68,311
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,386$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus LS

Model Year200820082012
Model3-Series3-SeriesLS
Trim328i335i460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers  $300
Power trunk closer  $350
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Self-repairing paint  $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration$100$100 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats  $75
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Total Value of Features$1,890$2,140$6,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-4,672

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20082012
Model3-SeriesLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in116.9 in
Length178.2 in198.0 in
Width71.5 in73.8 in
Height55.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.4,245 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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 Requested270095%
Total Not Requested1505%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested15019%
Total Not Requested65081%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested180092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested47525%
Total Not Requested145075%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45YR19 tires400No
Traffic + travel information25No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Active steering1000Yes
Total Requested230051%
Total Not Requested217549%

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