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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: $60,270

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $3,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,115

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $904

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelGS3-Series
Trim450hActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,950 $50,150
Base Invoice $53,056 $46,820
Navigation system 1,665 2,150
Adaptive cruise control 1,500  
Tires, run-flat 320  
Driver Assistance Package   950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Premium Package   2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Navigation system 1,523 1,955
Adaptive cruise control 1,290  
Tires, run-flat 275  
Driver Assistance Package   865
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090
Premium Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Options (change) 3,485 9,125
Options (change) 3,088 8,300
Destination 875 995
Total Price $63,310 $60,270
Total Invoice $57,019 $56,115

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $400
Model Year20112015
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$63,310$60,270
Adjustments for Features-5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,750$60,270
Total Invoice$57,019$56,115
Adjustments for Features-5040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,515$56,115

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112015
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 
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
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
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$5,465$4,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5040

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112015
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

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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