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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: $69,245

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $16,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,920

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $15,621

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelGS3-Series
TrimFM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $84,440 $53,800
Base Invoice $78,529 $49,675
Cargo mat 105  
7-speed automated manual   2,700
Technology Package   3,250
Premium Package   1,900
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Leather door panel trim   1,100
Sunroof   1,050
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Rear spoiler   0
Heated front seats   500
iPod integration   400
HD radio   350
Obstacle detection, rear   350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Cargo mat 62  
7-speed automated manual   2,455
Technology Package   2,960
Premium Package   1,730
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Leather door panel trim   1,000
Sunroof   955
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Rear spoiler   0
Heated front seats   455
iPod integration   365
HD radio   315
Obstacle detection, rear   320
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 105 13,320
Options (change) 62 12,120
Destination 950 825
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $85,495 $69,245
Total Invoice $79,541 $63,920

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,239
Model Year20162008
ModelGS3-Series
TrimFM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine467hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$85,495$69,245
Adjustments for Features-4,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,785$69,245
Total Invoice$79,541$63,920
Adjustments for Features-4,3820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,159$63,920

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162008
ModelGS3-Series
TrimFM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
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, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Performance meter$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$9,900$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3820

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162008
ModelGS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in108.7 in
Length192.1 in178.2 in
Width72.4 in71.5 in
Height57.3 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,034 lb.3,693 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 Volume16.2 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested117570%
Total Not Requested50030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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