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Lexus LS vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus LS vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,325

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $27,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,470

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $25,076

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelLS1-Series
Trim460135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $67,630 $39,300
Base Invoice $62,219 $36,335
Sport Package 6,185  
Luxury Value Edition 965  
Comfort Package 2,035  
M Sport Package   1,300
BMW Assist   650
Premium Package   1,750
Navigation system   2,150
7-speed automated manual   450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Obstacle detection, rear   380
Proximity key   500
Active steering   1,550
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Sport Package 5,691  
Luxury Value Edition 889  
Comfort Package 1,872  
M Sport Package   1,185
BMW Assist   590
Premium Package   1,595
Navigation system   1,955
7-speed automated manual   430
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Obstacle detection, rear   345
Proximity key   455
Active steering   1,410
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 9,185 10,130
Options (change) 8,452 9,240
Destination 875 895
Total Price $77,690 $50,325
Total Invoice $71,546 $46,470

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,613
Model Year20122012
ModelLS1-Series
Trim460135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine380hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19215/40-18
Total Price$77,690$50,325
Adjustments for Features-3,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,930$50,325
Total Invoice$71,546$46,470
Adjustments for Features-3,4630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,083$46,470

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20122012
ModelLS1-Series
Trim460135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers$300 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Self-repairing paint$0 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,190$3,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4630

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20122012
ModelLS1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.9 in104.7 in
Length198.0 in172.2 in
Width73.8 in68.8 in
Height58.1 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,244 lb.3,439 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45YR19 tires400No
Traffic + travel information25No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Active steering1000Yes
Total Requested230051%
Total Not Requested217549%
Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested162584%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested32587%
Total Not Requested5013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested1580100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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