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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: $47,045

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $13,064

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,125

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $10,399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelGSGS3-Series3-Series
Trim460450h328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,370 $58,950 $32,700 $39,300
Base Invoice $49,279 $53,056 $30,085 $36,155
Navigation system 1,165 1,665 2,100 2,100
Tires, run-flat 320 320    
Cargo mat 69 69    
Rain-sensing wipers 100      
Obstacle detection, rear 500   350 350
Sunshade, rear, power 210   575 575
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500 2,400 2,400
Premium Package     3,350 2,650
Steering-linked headlights     800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
iPod integration     400 400
Heated front seats     500 500
Proximity key     500 500
Active steering     1,400 1,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595
Navigation system 1,068 1,523 1,910 1,910
Tires, run-flat 275 275    
Cargo mat 41 41    
Rain-sensing wipers 86      
Obstacle detection, rear 430   320 320
Sunshade, rear, power 180   525 525
Adaptive cruise control 1,290 1,290 2,135 2,135
Premium Package     3,050 2,410
Steering-linked headlights     730  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
iPod integration     365 365
Heated front seats     455 455
Proximity key     455 455
Active steering     1,230 1,230
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540
Options (change) 3,864 3,554 13,520 12,020
Options (change) 3,370 3,129 12,215 10,845
Destination 875 875 825 825
Total Price $60,109 $63,379 $47,045 $52,145
Total Invoice $53,524 $57,060 $43,125 $47,825

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,614
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,327
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelGSGS3-Series3-Series
Trim460450h328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine342hp V8292hp V6 H230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT8CVT-6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10?, 10300, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$60,109$63,379$47,045$52,145
Adjustments for Features-3,450-3,4000-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,659$59,979$47,045$51,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,320$0$4,850
Total Invoice$53,524$57,060$43,125$47,825
Adjustments for Features-3,072-3,0610-229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,452$53,999$43,125$47,596
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,547$0$4,471

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2011201120082008
ModelGSGS3-Series3-Series
Trim460450h328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
iPod integration  $100$100
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Total Value of Features$5,290$5,240$1,840$2,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,450$3,400$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,072-3,0610-229

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112008
ModelGS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in108.7 in
Length190.0 in178.2 in
Width71.7 in71.5 in
Height56.1 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft312.0 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
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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 Requested255089%
Total Not Requested30011%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested165085%
Total Not Requested30015%

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