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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: $4,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,315

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $4,744

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132014
ModelGS3-Series
Trim450hActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,450 $49,900
Base Invoice $55,291 $46,090
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Navigation system 1,735 2,150
Adaptive cruise control 2,000  
RWD 0  
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
Obstacle detection, rear 430  
Navigation system 1,603 1,955
Adaptive cruise control 1,840  
RWD 0  
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) 4,235 9,125
Options (change) 3,873 8,300
Destination 895 925
Total Price $64,580 $59,950
Total Invoice $60,059 $55,315

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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: $4,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,223
Model Year20132014
ModelGS3-Series
Trim450hActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine286hp V6 H335hp I6 H
TransmissionCVT-6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/34 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$64,580$59,950
Adjustments for Features-5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,020$59,950
Total Invoice$60,059$55,315
Adjustments for Features-5210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,538$55,315

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132014
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
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Driver attention monitor$500 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
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 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition $200
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
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Headlight washers$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,215$4,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5210

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132014
ModelGS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.6 in
Length190.7 in182.5 in
Width72.4 in71.3 in
Height57.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,190 lb.3,910 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200Yes
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
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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