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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: $43,775

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $25,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,460

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $21,037

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011201120112011
ModelLS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim460328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,825 $34,600 $42,050 $44,150 $55,900
Base Invoice $56,803 $32,030 $38,885 $40,820 $51,630
Navigation system 3,115 2,100 2,100 2,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 750 750 750  
Cargo mat 95        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900        
Premium Package   2,650 2,650 2,650 2,500
Steering-linked headlights   900      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Proximity key   500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Convenience Package         2,900
Wood trim         0
Sunroof         1,050
Leather door panel trim         1,100
Rear spoiler         0
Navigation system 2,602 1,910 1,910 1,910  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 685 685 685  
Cargo mat 57        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760        
Premium Package   2,410 2,410 2,410 2,275
Steering-linked headlights   820      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Proximity key   455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Convenience Package         2,640
Wood trim         0
Sunroof         955
Leather door panel trim         1,000
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 4,610 8,300 7,400 7,400 8,950
Options (change) 3,819 7,555 6,735 6,735 8,145
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $69,310 $43,775 $50,325 $52,425 $67,025
Total Invoice $61,497 $40,460 $46,495 $48,430 $61,950

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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: $23,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,669
Model Year20092011201120112011
ModelLS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim460328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V8230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8
TransmissionT8T6M6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$69,310$43,775$50,325$52,425$67,025
Adjustments for Features-2,635-1,0500-950-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,675$42,725$50,325$51,475$65,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,600$8,750$23,075
Total Invoice$61,497$40,460$46,495$48,430$61,950
Adjustments for Features-2,338-9700-878-1,132
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,159$39,490$46,495$47,552$60,818
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,005$8,062$21,328

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092011201120112011
ModelLS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim460328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 
6-speed manual  $150 $150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25$25
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
Full-size spare tire$225    
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
Water-repellent front-door glass$15    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Rear spoiler    $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100  $100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader    $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
Door sill trim plates$100    
Floor mats$75    
Leather door panel trim$250   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, passenger seat$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 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$4,465$2,880$1,830$2,780$3,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,635$1,050$0$950$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,338-9700-878-1,132

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092011
ModelLS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in108.7 in
Length198.0 in178.2 in
Width73.8 in71.5 in
Height58.1 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,245 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested270094%
Total Not Requested1756%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Remote app25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested180091%
Total Not Requested1759%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested180091%
Total Not Requested1759%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested122585%
Total Not Requested21515%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested195092%
Total Not Requested1758%

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