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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: $46,545

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $22,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,970

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $16,057

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
Model3-Series3-SeriesLS
Trim328i335i460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $62,900
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $53,940
Premium Package 3,600 1,900  
Steering-linked headlights 900    
BMW Assist 650 650  
Technology Package 2,550 2,550  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 700
Rearview camera 400 400  
6-speed manual 0 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Navigation system     3,115
Telematics service, such as OnStar     900
Premium Package 3,275 1,730  
Steering-linked headlights 820    
BMW Assist 590 590  
Technology Package 2,320 2,320  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 560
Rearview camera 365 365  
6-speed manual 0 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Navigation system     2,602
Telematics service, such as OnStar     760
Options (change) 10,750 8,150 5,215
Options (change) 9,785 7,420 4,322
Destination 895 895 765
Total Price $46,545 $51,445 $68,880
Total Invoice $42,970 $47,505 $59,027

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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: $20,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,827
Model Year201220122008
Model3-Series3-SeriesLS
Trim328i335i460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6380hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$46,545$51,445$68,880
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,545$51,145$67,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0
Total Invoice$42,970$47,505$59,027
Adjustments for Features0-277-1,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,970$47,228$57,797
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,258$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus LS

Model Year201220122008
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
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$0 
Full-size spare tire  $225
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 
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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 trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$2,480$2,780$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277-1,230

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20122008
Model3-SeriesLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in116.9 in
Length182.5 in198.0 in
Width71.3 in73.8 in
Height56.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,615 lb.4,244 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested355093%
Total Not Requested2507%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested145094%
Total Not Requested1006%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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