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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: $51,870

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $34,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelGS3-Series3-Series
TrimF328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $84,350 $34,900 $42,400
Head-up display (HUD) 900    
BMW Assist   650 650
Premium Package   3,600 1,900
Driver Assistance Package   1,100 1,100
Technology Package   2,550 2,550
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Sport Line   2,500 1,700
Steering-linked headlights   900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
App support   250 250
Heated front seats   500 500
Rearview camera   400 400
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500 500
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575
Adaptive dampers - electrical   900 900
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Head-up display (HUD) 828    
BMW Assist   590 590
Premium Package   3,275 1,730
Driver Assistance Package   1,000 1,000
Technology Package   2,320 2,320
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
Sport Line   2,275 1,545
Steering-linked headlights   820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
App support   230 230
Heated front seats   455 455
Rearview camera   365 365
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475 475
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525
Adaptive dampers - electrical   820 820
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Options (change) 900 16,075 12,675
Options (change) 828 14,655 11,560
Destination 975 895 895
Total Price $86,225 $51,870 $55,970

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 328i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus GS F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,150
Model Year201820122012
ModelGS3-Series3-Series
TrimF328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine467hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$86,225$51,870$55,970
Adjustments for Features-5,39500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,830$51,870$55,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,100

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201820122012
ModelGS3-Series3-Series
TrimF328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
High performance brake pads (optional)$0  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Fog lights $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Performance meter$150  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250  
Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$8,400$3,005$3,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,395$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11300

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182012
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 Weight4,034 lb.3,759 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 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested340089%
Total Not Requested40011%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested107599%
Total Not Requested151%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

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%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested107599%
Total Not Requested151%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested145094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%

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