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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: $66,570

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $4,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,870

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $4,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelGS3-Series
Trim450h F SportActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,760 $50,150
Base Invoice $63,891 $46,820
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Head-up display (HUD) 900  
Premium Package   2,200
Technology Package   3,150
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900
Driver Assistance Package   950
Sport Line   1,700
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Heated front seats   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Obstacle detection, rear 430  
Head-up display (HUD) 828  
Premium Package   2,000
Technology Package   2,865
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730
Driver Assistance Package   865
Sport Line   1,545
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   865
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Heated front seats   455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 1,400 15,425
Options (change) 1,258 14,055
Destination 950 995
Total Price $71,110 $66,570
Total Invoice $66,099 $61,870

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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: $4,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,801
Model Year20162015
ModelGS3-Series
Trim450h F SportActiveHybrid 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)235/40-19225/45-18
Total Price$71,110$66,570
Adjustments for Features-4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,650$66,570
Total Invoice$66,099$61,870
Adjustments for Features-4280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,671$61,870

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162015
ModelGS3-Series
Trim450h F SportActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
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 drowsiness monitor $150
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Performance meter$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,640$6,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4280

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162015
ModelGS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.6 in
Length192.1 in182.5 in
Width72.4 in71.3 in
Height57.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,112 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 Volume16.2 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - 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%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested110075%
Total Not Requested36525%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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