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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: $59,515

BMW 3-Series 335i   
Difference: $23,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011202020202020
Model3-SeriesLSLSLS
Trim335i500500 F Sport500 Inspiration Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $42,050 $75,450 $81,450 $97,665
Sport Package 2,150      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100      
Navigation system 2,100      
Premium Package 2,650      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550      
Heated front seats 500      
iPod integration 400      
App support 250      
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250 250
Heated steering wheel 190 150 150 150
Active steering 1,550      
Adaptive cruise control 2,400      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350      
Convenience Package 1,800      
Air Suspension w/VGRS   2,120   2,120
Pre-Collision System   1,500 1,500 1,500
Blind spot warning system   500 500 500
Cargo mat   105 105 105
All Weather Package   200 200 200
Tires, run-flat   1,215 1,215 1,215
Sport Package 1,955      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90      
Navigation system 1,910      
Premium Package 2,410      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500      
Heated front seats 455      
iPod integration 365      
App support 230      
Auto-dimming headlights 230 231 231 231
Heated steering wheel 175 140 140 140
Active steering 1,365      
Adaptive cruise control 2,135      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320      
Convenience Package 1,640      
Air Suspension w/VGRS   1,949   1,949
Pre-Collision System   1,380 1,380 1,380
Blind spot warning system   460 460 460
Cargo mat   65 65 65
All Weather Package   184 184 184
Tires, run-flat   1,117 1,117 1,117
Options (change) 16,590 6,040 3,920 6,040
Options (change) 15,010 5,526 3,577 5,526
Destination 875 1,025 1,025 1,025
Total Price $59,515 $82,515 $86,395 $104,730

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 335i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus LS 500 F Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,565
Model Year2011202020202020
Model3-SeriesLSLSLS
Trim335i500500 F Sport500 Inspiration Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine300hp I6416hp V6416hp V6416hp V6
TransmissionM6T10T10T10
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/50-19245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$59,515$82,515$86,395$104,730
Adjustments for Features0-6,235-7,460-6,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,515$76,280$78,935$98,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,655$22,215

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus LS

Model Year2011202020202020
Model3-SeriesLSLSLS
Trim335i500500 F Sport500 Inspiration Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500$1500
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Sunshades, second row$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Self-repairing paint $0$0$0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$15   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0$0
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
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$150$150
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$2,555$8,790$10,015$8,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,235$7,460$6,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-495-397-390

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20112020
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 335i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested15019%
Total Not Requested65081%
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 app25Yes
Total Requested182592%
Total Not Requested1508%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
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 500

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Air Suspension w/VGRS
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Active steering1000Yes
Total Requested125045%
Total Not Requested150055%
Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested75100%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 500 F Sport

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%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested75100%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 500 Inspiration Series

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Air Suspension w/VGRS
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Active steering1000Yes
Total Requested125045%
Total Not Requested150055%
Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested75100%

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