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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: $51,860

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $18,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,870

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $11,189

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018201820182018
ModelLS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim460328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500
Base Invoice $53,940 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595
Navigation system 3,115          
Comfort Package 1,290          
Obstacle detection, rear 500 600 600 750 600  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900          
Semi-automated parking system 700          
Shadow Sport Design   600 600 600    
Convenience Tier   1,750 1,750 1,750    
Executive Tier   3,100 3,100 2,800 3,100  
Premium Tier   2,900 2,900 2,900 2,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550 550
Heated steering wheel   190 190 190 190  
Heated second row seats   350 350 350 350  
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575 575 350
Executive Package           4,100
Full Merino Leather           2,650
Wood trim           0
Sunroof           0
Navigation system 2,602          
Comfort Package 1,032          
Obstacle detection, rear 400 550 550 690 550  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760          
Semi-automated parking system 560          
Shadow Sport Design   550 550 550    
Convenience Tier   1,610 1,610 1,610    
Executive Tier   2,850 2,850 2,575 2,850  
Premium Tier   2,670 2,670 2,670 2,670  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505 505
Heated steering wheel   175 175 175 175  
Heated second row seats   320 320 320 320  
Sunshade, rear, power   530 530 530 530 320
Executive Package           3,770
Full Merino Leather           2,435
Wood trim           0
Sunroof           0
Options (change) 6,505 10,615 10,615 10,465 8,265 7,650
Options (change) 5,354 9,760 9,760 9,625 7,600 7,030
Destination 765 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $70,170 $53,360 $51,860 $53,059 $58,210 $74,145
Total Invoice $60,059 $50,865 $48,870 $49,709 $54,800 $69,620

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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 330e iPerformance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,214
Model Year200820182018201820182018
ModelLS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim460328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V8180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT8T8M6T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$70,170$53,360$51,860$53,059$58,210$74,145
Adjustments for Features0-2,215-965-1,990-2,365-3,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,170$51,145$50,895$51,069$55,845$70,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$250$0$174$4,950$19,985
Total Invoice$60,059$50,865$48,870$49,709$54,800$69,620
Adjustments for Features0-2,111-909-1,864-2,226-3,066
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,059$48,754$47,961$47,845$52,574$66,554
Cost Above Minimum$0$909$116$0$4,729$18,709

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200820182018201820182018
ModelLS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim460328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150  $150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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$0
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500$500
Full-size spare tire$225     
Rearview camera$200     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150 
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$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$15
Rear air vents$100     
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0  
8 kWh battery pack   $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler     $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound    $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25     
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350$350
Headlight washers$50    $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100     
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 $250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300     
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$4,815$7,030$5,780$6,805$7,180$8,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,215$965$1,990$2,365$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,111-909-1,864-2,226-3,066

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082018
ModelLS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in110.6 in
Length198.0 in182.5 in
Width73.8 in71.3 in
Height58.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,245 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested57566%
Total Not Requested30034%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

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%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested155063%
Total Not Requested90037%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested76546%

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%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested155063%
Total Not Requested90037%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested76546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

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%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested155070%
Total Not Requested65030%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested76546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

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%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested155063%
Total Not Requested90037%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested76546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested140058%
Total Not Requested100042%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%

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