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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: $45,995

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $33,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,210

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $30,837

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
Model3-Series3-SeriesLS
Trim328i335i500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $32,700 $39,300 $75,000
Base Invoice $30,085 $36,155 $69,000
Navigation system 2,100 2,100  
Premium Package 3,350 2,650  
Steering-linked headlights 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350  
HD radio 350 350  
Proximity key 500 500  
iPod integration 400 400  
Adaptive cruise control 2,400 2,400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595  
Pre-Collision System     1,500
Blind spot warning system     500
Cargo mat     105
Tires, run-flat     1,215
Navigation system 1,910 1,910  
Premium Package 3,050 2,410  
Steering-linked headlights 730    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320  
HD radio 315 315  
Proximity key 455 455  
iPod integration 365 365  
Adaptive cruise control 2,135 2,135  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540  
Pre-Collision System     1,380
Blind spot warning system     460
Cargo mat     65
Tires, run-flat     1,117
Options (change) 12,470 10,970 3,320
Options (change) 11,300 9,930 3,022
Destination 825 825 1,025
Total Price $45,995 $51,095 $79,345
Total Invoice $42,210 $46,910 $73,047

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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: $28,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,050
Model Year200820082018
Model3-Series3-SeriesLS
Trim328i335i500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine230hp I6300hp I6416hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T10
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 13?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17245/50-19
Total Price$45,995$51,095$79,345
Adjustments for Features0-250-5,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,995$50,845$74,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,850$0
Total Invoice$42,210$46,910$73,047
Adjustments for Features0-230-4,787
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,210$46,680$68,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,470$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus LS

Model Year200820082018
Model3-Series3-SeriesLS
Trim328i335i500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Power door closers  $300
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote app  $25
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
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
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
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Self-repairing paint  $0
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration$100$100 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats  $75
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$2,190$2,440$7,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230-4,787

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20082018
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 Weight3,341 lb.4,708 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 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested270095%
Total Not Requested1505%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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%
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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