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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: $61,675

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $6,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,885

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $6,054

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelGS3-Series
Trim450hActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,330 $49,650
Base Invoice $57,037 $45,860
Navigation system 1,735 2,150
Lane departure prevention 500  
Adaptive cruise control 2,000  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Blind spot warning system 700  
Premium Package   2,200
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers   875
DUPL Voice texting capability   0
Driver Assistance Package   1,900
Driver Assistance Plus   700
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Rearview camera   400
Heated front seats   500
App support   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Navigation system 1,603 1,955
Lane departure prevention 460  
Adaptive cruise control 1,840  
Obstacle detection, rear 430  
Blind spot warning system 644  
Premium Package   2,000
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers   795
DUPL Voice texting capability   0
Driver Assistance Package   1,730
Driver Assistance Plus   635
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Rearview camera   365
Heated front seats   455
App support   230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 5,435 11,100
Options (change) 4,977 10,100
Destination 925 925
Total Price $67,690 $61,675
Total Invoice $62,939 $56,885

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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: $4,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,906
Model Year20152013
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, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$67,690$61,675
Adjustments for Features-1,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,455$61,675
Total Invoice$62,939$56,885
Adjustments for Features-1,1480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,791$56,885

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152013
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 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver attention monitor$500 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Wide-view front camera $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 
DUPL Voice texting capability $50
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
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$5,690$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1480

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152013
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.3,860 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
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested064%
Total Not Requested036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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