BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2008 Lexus LS Lexus LS 2014

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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: $68,170

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $4,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,940

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $4,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
Model3-SeriesLS
TrimM3460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,800 $72,140
Base Invoice $49,675 $66,368
Premium Package 1,900  
Technology Package 3,250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Rear spoiler 0  
7-speed automated manual 2,700  
iPod integration 400  
Sunroof 1,050  
Wood trim 0  
HD radio 350  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Cargo mat   105
Premium Package 1,730  
Technology Package 2,960  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Rear spoiler 0  
7-speed automated manual 2,455  
iPod integration 365  
Sunroof 955  
Wood trim 0  
HD radio 315  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Cargo mat   62
Options (change) 12,245 105
Options (change) 11,140 62
Destination 825 910
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $68,170 $73,155
Total Invoice $62,940 $67,340

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,124
Model Year20082014
Model3-SeriesLS
TrimM3460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8386hp V8
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$68,170$73,155
Adjustments for Features0-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,170$72,855
Total Invoice$62,940$67,340
Adjustments for Features0-276
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,940$67,064

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20082014
Model3-SeriesLS
TrimM3460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
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
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Self-repairing paint $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
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
Compass$0 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,115$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-276

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20082014
Model3-SeriesLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in116.9 in
Length178.2 in200.0 in
Width71.5 in73.8 in
Height55.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,693 lb.4,233 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 M3

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested117570%
Total Not Requested50030%

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