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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: $46,815

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $30,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,180

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $27,693

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112013
Model3-Series3-SeriesLS
Trim328i335i460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,600 $42,050 $71,990
Base Invoice $32,030 $38,885 $66,232
Navigation system 2,100 2,100  
Premium Package 2,650 2,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
App support 250 250  
Heated steering wheel 190 190 150
Heated front seats 500 500  
Adaptive cruise control 2,400 2,400  
6-speed manual 0 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Convenience Package 2,350 1,800  
iPod integration   400  
Pre-Collision System     1,500
Blind spot warning system     500
Comfort Package     1,650
Cargo mat     105
All Weather Package     200
Navigation system 1,910 1,910  
Premium Package 2,410 2,410  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
App support 230 230  
Heated steering wheel 175 175 140
Heated front seats 455 455  
Adaptive cruise control 2,135 2,135  
6-speed manual 0 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Convenience Package 2,140 1,640  
iPod integration   365  
Pre-Collision System     1,380
Blind spot warning system     460
Comfort Package     1,520
Cargo mat     62
All Weather Package     184
Options (change) 11,340 11,190 4,105
Options (change) 10,275 10,140 3,746
Destination 875 875 895
Total Price $46,815 $54,115 $76,990
Total Invoice $43,180 $49,900 $70,873

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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: $25,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,587
Model Year201120112013
Model3-Series3-SeriesLS
Trim328i335i460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6386hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$46,815$54,115$76,990
Adjustments for Features00-4,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,815$54,115$72,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,300$0
Total Invoice$43,180$49,900$70,873
Adjustments for Features00-4,106
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,180$49,900$66,767
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,720$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus LS

Model Year201120112013
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
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 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Self-repairing paint  $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Compass$0$0 
Headlight washers  $50
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$2,330$2,330$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,460
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,106

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20112013
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 Weight3,549 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 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Remote app25No
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 Requested270094%
Total Not Requested1756%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested152587%
Total Not Requested22513%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested180091%
Total Not Requested1759%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested87580%
Total Not Requested22520%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested42540%
Total Not Requested65060%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested75100%

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