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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: $43,675

BMW 3-Series 320i   
Difference: $19,011

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,330

BMW 3-Series 320i   
Difference: $13,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013201320132013
ModelLS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim430320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,525 $32,550 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650
Base Invoice $49,176 $30,125 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860
Modern Luxury Package 4,980        
Satellite radio 486        
Driver Assistance Package   950      
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium Package   3,200 3,100 2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights   900 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Heated front seats   500      
Wood trim   500      
Leather seating surfaces   1,450      
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750 750
Cold Weather Package     950 950 950
Rearview camera     400 400 400
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575 575
DUPL Voice texting capability         0
Modern Luxury Package 4,040        
Satellite radio 389        
Driver Assistance Package   865      
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Premium Package   2,910 2,820 2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights   820 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
Heated front seats   455      
Wood trim   455      
Leather seating surfaces   1,320      
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685 685
Cold Weather Package     865 865 865
Rearview camera     365 365 365
Sunshade, rear, power     525 525 525
DUPL Voice texting capability         0
Options (change) 5,466 10,200 9,375 7,575 7,575
Options (change) 4,429 9,280 8,535 6,895 6,895
Destination 695 925 925 925 925
Total Price $62,686 $43,675 $47,150 $51,650 $58,150
Total Invoice $54,300 $40,330 $43,540 $47,700 $53,680

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 320i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,991
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,220
Model Year20062013201320132013
ModelLS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim430320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine278hp V8180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionT6M6M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$62,686$43,675$47,150$51,650$58,150
Adjustments for Features-2,0200-1,100-2,250-2,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,666$43,675$46,050$49,400$55,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,375$5,725$12,150
Total Invoice$54,300$40,330$43,540$47,700$53,680
Adjustments for Features-1,7500-1,016-2,078-2,146
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,550$40,330$42,524$45,622$51,534
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,194$5,292$11,204

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062013201320132013
ModelLS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim430320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Power trunk closer$350    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row  $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
Tires, run-flat $150$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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350    
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Cassette player$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DUPL Voice texting capability    $50
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200 $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Total Value of Features$4,100$2,080$3,180$4,330$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,020$0$1,100$2,250$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7500-1,016-2,078-2,146

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062013
ModelLS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.2 in110.6 in
Length197.4 in182.5 in
Width72.0 in71.3 in
Height58.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,991 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume20.2 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 430

Modern Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested230085%
Total Not Requested40015%

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%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested195080%
Total Not Requested50020%

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%

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