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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: $49,810

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $28,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018202020202020
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesLSLSLS
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3500500 F Sport500 Inspiration Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500 $75,450 $81,450 $97,665
Shadow Sport Design 600 600 600          
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750        
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700        
Convenience Tier 1,750 1,750 1,750          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550      
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500        
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 350      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450        
Blind spot warning system 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190 190   150 150 150
Executive Package         4,100      
Full Merino Leather         2,650      
Sunroof         0      
Wood trim         0      
All Weather Package           200 200 200
LED headlights           1,450 1,450 1,450
Shadow Sport Design 550 550 550          
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690 690 690        
Navigation system 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565        
Convenience Tier 1,610 1,610 1,610          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505 505      
Heated front seats 460 460 460 460        
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530 530 530 320      
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335        
Blind spot warning system 460 460 460 460 460 460 460 460
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175 175   140 140 140
Executive Package         3,770      
Full Merino Leather         2,435      
Sunroof         0      
Wood trim         0      
All Weather Package           184 184 184
LED headlights           1,336 1,336 1,336
Options (change) 8,565 8,565 8,565 6,215 8,150 2,300 2,300 2,300
Options (change) 7,880 7,880 7,880 5,720 7,490 2,120 2,120 2,120
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 1,025 1,025 1,025
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $51,310 $49,810 $51,159 $56,160 $74,645 $78,775 $84,775 $100,990

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 330i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus LS 500 F Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,868
Model Year20182018201820182018202020202020
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesLSLSLS
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3500500 F Sport500 Inspiration Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6416hp V6416hp V6416hp V6
TransmissionT8M6T8T8M6T10T10T10
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18245/50-19245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$51,310$49,810$51,159$56,160$74,645$78,775$84,775$100,990
Adjustments for Features-1,2500-1,275-1,400-4,400-2,860-6,585-2,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,060$49,810$49,884$54,760$70,245$75,915$78,190$98,130
Cost Above Minimum$250$0$74$4,950$20,435$0$2,275$22,215

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20182018201820182018202020202020
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesLSLSLS
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3500500 F Sport500 Inspiration Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300    
6-speed manual $150  $150   
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1500$1500$1500
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100   
Power door closers     $300$300$300
Power trunk closer     $350$350$350
Semi-automated parking system    $500   
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500   
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100$100$100
Full-size spare tire     $225$225$225
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150    
Vehicle health reports     $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera    $150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$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$15$15$15$15   
Rear air vents     $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50   
Water-repellent front-door glass     $15$15$15
Wiper de-icer     $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500   
Limited-slip rear differential      $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0     
8 kWh battery pack  $0     
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0$0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0 $0   
Body kit      $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows     $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0   
Rear spoiler    $200   
Self-repairing paint     $0$0$0
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0   
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150   
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0   
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio     $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75$75
Compass$0$0$0$0$0   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350   
Headlight washers    $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat     $100$100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25     
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim      $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300$300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats     $0$0$0
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300   
Heated second row seats    $200   
Leather door panel trim    $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150$150
Metal pedals      $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$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$100$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner      $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering      $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500 $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable      $1000 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0 $0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100   $100 
Total Value of Features$4,405$3,155$4,430$4,555$7,555$6,015$9,740$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,250$0$1,275$1,400$4,400$2,860$6,585$2,860
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1930-1,195-1,319-4,131-114-244-89

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20182020
Model3-SeriesLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase110.6 in123.0 in
Length182.5 in206.1 in
Width71.3 in74.8 in
Height56.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,502 lb.4,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested90038%
Total Not Requested150062%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 500

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 500 F Sport

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 500 Inspiration Series

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

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