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Lexus GS vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $59,950

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $2,031

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,681

Lexus GS 450h   
Difference: $634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelGS3-Series
Trim450hActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,400 $49,900
Base Invoice $50,196 $46,090
Navigation system 1,500 2,150
Tires, run-flat 320  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900  
Adaptive cruise control 2,850  
Satellite radio 486  
Driver Assistance Package   950
Premium Package   2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Navigation system 1,275 1,955
Tires, run-flat 256  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760  
Adaptive cruise control 2,280  
Satellite radio 389  
Driver Assistance Package   865
Premium Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090
Options (change) 6,056 9,125
Options (change) 4,960 8,300
Destination 825 925
Gas Tax -1,300 0
Total Price $61,981 $59,950
Total Invoice $54,681 $55,315

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus GS 450h
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,771
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $863
Model Year20092014
ModelGS3-Series
Trim450hActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V6 H335hp I6 H
TransmissionCVT-6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/25 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$61,981$59,950
Adjustments for Features-2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,721$59,950
Total Invoice$54,681$55,315
Adjustments for Features-2290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,452$55,315

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092014
ModelGS3-Series
Trim450hActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Forward collision warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers$50 
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,515$5,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2290

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092014
ModelGS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.6 in
Length190.0 in182.5 in
Width71.7 in71.3 in
Height56.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,134 lb.3,910 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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