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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: $43,975

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $21,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,640

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $15,351

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011201120112011
ModelLS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim430328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,525 $34,600 $42,050 $44,150 $55,900
Base Invoice $49,176 $32,030 $38,885 $40,820 $51,630
Modern Luxury Package 4,980        
Satellite radio 486        
Polished alloy wheels 1,700        
Proximity key 1,000        
Cargo mat 69        
Navigation system   2,100 2,100 2,100  
Premium Package   2,650 2,650 2,650 2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Convenience Package   2,350 1,800 1,800 2,900
245/35ZR19         1,250
Wood trim         0
Sunshade, rear, power         575
Sunroof         1,050
Rear spoiler         0
Modern Luxury Package 4,040        
Satellite radio 389        
Polished alloy wheels 850        
Proximity key 800        
Cargo mat 41        
Navigation system   1,910 1,910 1,910  
Premium Package   2,410 2,410 2,410 2,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Convenience Package   2,140 1,640 1,640 2,640
245/35ZR19         1,140
Wood trim         0
Sunshade, rear, power         525
Sunroof         955
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 8,235 8,500 7,950 7,950 9,675
Options (change) 6,120 7,735 7,235 7,235 8,810
Destination 695 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $65,455 $43,975 $50,875 $52,975 $67,750
Total Invoice $55,991 $40,640 $46,995 $48,930 $62,615

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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: $19,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,144
Model Year20062011201120112011
ModelLS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim430328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine278hp V8230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/35-19
Total Price$65,455$43,975$50,875$52,975$67,750
Adjustments for Features-2,545-1,0500-950-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,910$42,925$50,875$52,025$66,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,950$9,100$23,850
Total Invoice$55,991$40,640$46,995$48,930$62,615
Adjustments for Features-2,177-9700-877-901
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,814$39,670$46,995$48,053$61,714
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,325$8,383$22,044

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062011201120112011
ModelLS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim430328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100 
6-speed manual  $150 $150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350    
Rear spoiler    $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Cassette player$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100  $100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
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 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Polished alloy wheels$350   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$4,925$3,430$2,380$3,330$3,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,545$1,050$0$950$975
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,177-9700-877-901

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062011
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested140057%
Total Not Requested105043%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Remote app25No
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested250087%
Total Not Requested37513%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested152587%
Total Not Requested22513%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote app25No
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 Requested160081%
Total Not Requested37519%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested87580%
Total Not Requested22520%

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%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested160081%
Total Not Requested37519%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested87580%
Total Not Requested22520%

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested24017%
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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested175082%
Total Not Requested37518%

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