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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: $49,370

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $14,316

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620202020
ModelLS3-Series3-Series
Trim430330iM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,525 $40,750 $54,000
Modern Luxury Package 4,980    
Proximity key 1,000    
Satellite radio 486    
Navigation system   1,700 1,700
Convenience Tier   1,750  
Luxury Design   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Heated second row seats   350 350
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575
Modern Luxury Package 4,040    
Proximity key 800    
Satellite radio 389    
Navigation system   1,565 1,565
Convenience Tier   1,610  
Luxury Design   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   690 690
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505
Heated front seats   460 460
Heated second row seats   320 320
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335
Sunshade, rear, power   530 530
Options (change) 6,466 7,625 5,875
Options (change) 5,229 7,015 5,405
Destination 695 995 995
Total Price $63,686 $49,370 $60,870

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 330i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,296
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,829
Model Year200620202020
ModelLS3-Series3-Series
Trim430330iM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine278hp V8255hp I4382hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$63,686$49,370$60,870
Adjustments for Features0-980-1,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,686$48,390$59,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,250

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200620202020
ModelLS3-Series3-Series
Trim430330iM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote app $25$25
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $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
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$4,400$5,380$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$980$1,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-159-129

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062020
ModelLS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.2 in112.2 in
Length197.4 in185.7 in
Width72.0 in71.9 in
Height58.7 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,991 lb.3,590 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume20.2 ft316.9 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
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

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