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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: $56,235

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $9,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,228

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $8,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132008
ModelGSGS3-Series
Trim350450hM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,250 $59,450 $53,800
Base Invoice $43,945 $55,291 $49,675
Navigation system 1,735 1,735  
Luxury Package 5,750    
RWD 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 350
Cargo mat 105 105  
Technology Package     3,250
Premium Package     1,900
Sunshade, rear, power     575
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Wood trim     0
Sunroof     1,050
HD radio     350
iPod integration     400
Heated front seats     500
Rear spoiler     0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Navigation system 1,603 1,603  
Luxury Package 5,293    
RWD 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430 320
Cargo mat 62 62  
Technology Package     2,960
Premium Package     1,730
Sunshade, rear, power     525
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Wood trim     0
Sunroof     955
HD radio     315
iPod integration     365
Heated front seats     455
Rear spoiler     0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 8,090 2,340 9,520
Options (change) 7,388 2,095 8,665
Destination 895 895 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $56,235 $62,685 $65,445
Total Invoice $52,228 $58,281 $60,465

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,056
Model Year201320132008
ModelGSGS3-Series
Trim350450hM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6286hp V6 H414hp V8
TransmissionT6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12299, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-17245/40-18
Total Price$56,235$62,685$65,445
Adjustments for Features-3,035-2,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,200$60,610$65,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,410$0
Total Invoice$52,228$58,281$60,465
Adjustments for Features-2,819-1,9290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,409$56,352$60,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,943$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201320132008
ModelGSGS3-Series
Trim350450hM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Sunshades, second row$125 $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Compass  $0
Headlight washers $50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat$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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,025$5,065$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,035$2,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,819-1,9290

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132008
ModelGS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in108.7 in
Length190.7 in178.2 in
Width72.4 in71.5 in
Height57.3 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
235/45VR18 tires400No
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested160048%
Total Not Requested172552%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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