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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: $43,495

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $24,774

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,170

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $18,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesLS
Trim328i335i335dM3460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,600 $40,300 $43,900 $54,850 $62,900
Base Invoice $31,090 $37,255 $40,570 $50,640 $53,940
Premium Package 3,350 2,650 2,650 2,000  
Steering-linked headlights 800        
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100   3,115
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 350 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475 475  
Proximity key 500 500 500    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595 595  
Technology Package       3,250  
Wood trim       0  
Sunroof       1,050  
Rear spoiler       0  
Cargo mat         89
Telematics service, such as OnStar         900
Premium Package 3,050 2,410 2,410 1,820  
Steering-linked headlights 730        
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910   2,602
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685 320 400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 430 430  
Proximity key 455 455 455    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540 540  
Technology Package       2,960  
Wood trim       0  
Sunroof       955  
Rear spoiler       0  
Cargo mat         53
Telematics service, such as OnStar         760
Options (change) 9,070 7,570 7,570 8,220 4,604
Options (change) 8,255 6,885 6,885 7,480 3,815
Destination 825 825 825 825 765
Gas Tax 0 0 -900 1,300 0
Total Price $43,495 $48,695 $51,395 $65,195 $68,269
Total Invoice $40,170 $44,965 $47,380 $60,245 $58,520

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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: $22,264
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,198
Model Year20092009200920092008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesLS
Trim328i335i335dM3460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8380hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T6M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$43,495$48,695$51,395$65,195$68,269
Adjustments for Features00-950-1,300-2,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,495$48,695$50,445$63,895$65,759
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,200$6,950$20,400$0
Total Invoice$40,170$44,965$47,380$60,245$58,520
Adjustments for Features00-876-1,201-2,152
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,170$44,965$46,504$59,044$56,368
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,795$6,334$18,874$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20092009200920092008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesLS
Trim328i335i335dM3460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 $150
Rearview camera    $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$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$15$15 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler   $200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat    $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Floor mats    $75
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$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 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$1,680$1,680$2,630$2,980$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$950$1,300$2,510
Value of Feature Adjustments00-876-1,201-2,152

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20092008
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 in0.0 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 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft318.0 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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested180092%
Total Not Requested1508%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested180092%
Total Not Requested1508%

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
Compass0Yes
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
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested97558%
Total Not Requested71542%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested102584%
Total Not Requested20016%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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