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Lexus LC vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus LC vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $69,970

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $23,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,605

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $21,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelLC3-Series
Trim500M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $92,000 $56,500
Base Invoice $84,640 $52,160
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential 390  
Technology Package   3,250
Premium Package   1,900
7-speed automated manual   2,700
iPod integration   400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
HD radio   350
Heated front seats   500
Leather door panel trim   1,100
Sunroof   0
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential 360  
Technology Package   2,960
Premium Package   1,730
7-speed automated manual   2,455
iPod integration   365
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
HD radio   315
Heated front seats   455
Leather door panel trim   1,000
Sunroof   0
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 390 11,345
Options (change) 360 10,320
Destination 995 825
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $93,385 $69,970
Total Invoice $85,995 $64,605

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,531
Model Year20182008
ModelLC3-Series
Trim500M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine471hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT10S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/26 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/40-18
Total Price$93,385$69,970
Adjustments for Features-3,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,280$69,970
Total Invoice$85,995$64,605
Adjustments for Features-2,8590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,136$64,605

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Features Comparison: Lexus LC vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182008
ModelLC3-Series
Trim500M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Performance meter$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
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, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$9,350$6,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8590

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LC vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182008
ModelLC3-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.0 in108.7 in
Length187.4 in181.1 in
Width75.6 in70.2 in
Height53.0 in54.1 in
Curb Weight4,280 lb.3,704 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom32.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.9 in51.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.5 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume5.4 ft311.1 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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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