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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: $70,520

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $3,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,090

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $2,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920152015
Model3-SeriesLSLS
TrimM3460460 Crafted Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,850 $72,520 $86,580
Base Invoice $50,640 $66,717 $79,734
Technology Package 3,250    
Premium Package 2,000    
7-speed automated manual 2,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Leather door panel trim 1,100    
Obstacle detection, rear 350    
HD radio 350    
Wood trim 0    
Sunroof 1,050    
iPod integration 400    
Heated front seats 500    
Sunshade, rear, power 575    
Rear spoiler 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Cargo mat   105 105
Technology Package 2,960    
Premium Package 1,820    
7-speed automated manual 2,640    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430    
Leather door panel trim 1,000    
Obstacle detection, rear 320    
HD radio 315    
Wood trim 0    
Sunroof 955    
iPod integration 365    
Heated front seats 455    
Sunshade, rear, power 525    
Rear spoiler 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Cargo mat   65 65
Options (change) 13,545 105 105
Options (change) 12,325 65 65
Destination 825 925 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $70,520 $73,550 $87,610
Total Invoice $65,090 $67,707 $80,724

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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: $3,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,839
Model Year200920152015
Model3-SeriesLSLS
TrimM3460460 Crafted Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8386hp V8386hp V8
TransmissionS7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10450, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$70,520$73,550$87,610
Adjustments for Features-2400-5,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,280$73,550$82,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,710
Total Invoice$65,090$67,707$80,724
Adjustments for Features-2220-4,929
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,868$67,707$75,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,088

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus LS

Model Year200920152015
Model3-SeriesLSLS
TrimM3460460 Crafted Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Luggage  $0
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 $225
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 $300
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Black grille (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Self-repairing paint $0$0
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass$0  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats $75$75
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,980$4,740$10,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$240$0$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-2220-4,929

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20092015
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested167599%
Total Not Requested151%
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%

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