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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: $47,220

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $6,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,510

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $6,553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013200920092009
ModelGSGS3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim350450h328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,250 $59,450 $33,600 $40,300 $43,900
Base Invoice $43,945 $55,291 $31,090 $37,255 $40,570
Premium Package 1,400   3,350 2,650 2,650
Navigation system 1,735 1,735 2,100 2,100 2,100
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 750 750 750
Cargo mat 105 105      
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 2,000 2,400 2,400 2,400
Steering-linked headlights     800    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475 475
HD radio     350 350 350
iPod integration     400 400 400
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Proximity key     500 500 500
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575 575
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595 595
Premium Package 1,288   3,050 2,410 2,410
Navigation system 1,603 1,603 1,910 1,910 1,910
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430 685 685 685
Cargo mat 62 62      
Adaptive cruise control 1,840 1,840 2,135 2,135 2,135
Steering-linked headlights     730    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430 430 430
HD radio     315 315 315
iPod integration     365 365 365
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Proximity key     455 455 455
Sunshade, rear, power     525 525 525
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540 540
Options (change) 5,740 4,340 12,795 11,295 11,295
Options (change) 5,223 3,935 11,595 10,225 10,225
Destination 895 895 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -900
Total Price $53,885 $64,685 $47,220 $52,420 $55,120
Total Invoice $50,063 $60,121 $43,510 $48,305 $50,720

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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: $3,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,376
Model Year20132013200920092009
ModelGSGS3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim350450h328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6286hp V6 H230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D
TransmissionT6CVT-6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12299, 12?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$53,885$64,685$47,220$52,420$55,120
Adjustments for Features-3,420-4,26000-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,465$60,425$47,220$52,420$54,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,960$0$5,200$6,950
Total Invoice$50,063$60,121$43,510$48,305$50,720
Adjustments for Features-3,177-3,95900-874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,886$56,162$43,510$48,305$49,846
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,276$0$4,795$6,336

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132013200920092009
ModelGSGS3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim350450h328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   $1100
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100   
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Driver attention monitor$500$500   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15   
Wiper de-icer $25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Compass  $0$0$0
Headlight washers $50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Floor mats$75$75   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$5,375$6,215$1,955$1,955$2,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,420$4,260$0$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,177-3,95900-874

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132009
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested52564%
Total Not Requested30036%
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
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 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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
Compass0No
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
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested165085%
Total Not Requested30015%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested165085%
Total Not Requested30015%

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