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

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Lexus LS vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,070

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $21,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,695

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $15,296

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009200920092009
ModelLS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim430328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,525 $33,600 $40,300 $43,900 $54,850
Base Invoice $49,176 $31,090 $37,255 $40,570 $50,640
Modern Luxury Package 4,980        
Cargo mat 69        
Proximity key 1,000 500 500 500  
Polished alloy wheels 1,700        
Satellite radio 486        
Premium Package   3,350 2,650 2,650 2,000
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750 350
Steering-linked headlights   800      
Navigation system   2,100 2,100 2,100  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595 595
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575 575
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475 475 475
Technology Package         3,250
245/35ZR19         1,200
Wood trim         0
Sunroof         1,050
Rear spoiler         0
Modern Luxury Package 4,040        
Cargo mat 41        
Proximity key 800 455 455 455  
Polished alloy wheels 850        
Satellite radio 389        
Premium Package   3,050 2,410 2,410 1,820
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685 685 320
Steering-linked headlights   730      
Navigation system   1,910 1,910 1,910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540 540
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525 525 525
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430 430 430
Technology Package         2,960
245/35ZR19         1,090
Wood trim         0
Sunroof         955
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 8,235 9,645 8,145 8,145 9,995
Options (change) 6,120 8,780 7,410 7,410 9,095
Destination 695 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -900 1,300
Total Price $65,455 $44,070 $49,270 $51,970 $66,970
Total Invoice $55,991 $40,695 $45,490 $47,905 $61,860

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,098
Model Year20062009200920092009
ModelLS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim430328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine278hp V8230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17245/35-19
Total Price$65,455$44,070$49,270$51,970$66,970
Adjustments for Features-2,57000-950-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,885$44,070$49,270$51,020$65,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,200$6,950$21,600
Total Invoice$55,991$40,695$45,490$47,905$61,860
Adjustments for Features-2,19800-876-1,201
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,793$40,695$45,490$47,029$60,659
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,795$6,334$19,964

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062009200920092009
ModelLS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim430328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100 
6-speed manual $150$150 $150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350    
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Rearview camera$200    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350    
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Cassette player$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0    
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Floor mats$75    
Heated second row seats$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$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    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Polished alloy wheels$350   $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$4,800$2,230$2,230$3,180$3,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,570$0$0$950$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,19800-876-1,201

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062009
ModelLS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.2 in108.7 in
Length197.4 in178.2 in
Width72.0 in71.5 in
Height58.7 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,991 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume20.2 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 430

Modern Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested140057%
Total Not Requested105043%

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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested250088%
Total Not Requested35012%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

245/35ZR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/35ZR19 tires200No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
265/35ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
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 information25No
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested95056%
Total Not Requested74044%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%

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