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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: $48,845

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $27,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,760

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $22,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelLS3-Series3-Series
Trim460328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,380 $32,700 $39,300
Base Invoice $58,186 $30,085 $36,155
Sport Package 6,185 1,700 1,800
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,500    
Comfort Package 2,035    
Cargo mat 95    
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Premium Package   3,350 2,650
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   100 100
Steering-linked headlights   800  
iPod integration   400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Obstacle detection, rear   350 350
Heated front seats   500 500
Proximity key   500 500
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575
Active steering   1,400 1,400
Adaptive cruise control   2,400 2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595
Sport Package 4,948 1,545 1,640
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,200    
Comfort Package 1,628    
Cargo mat 57    
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Premium Package   3,050 2,410
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   90 90
Steering-linked headlights   730  
iPod integration   365 365
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Obstacle detection, rear   320 320
Heated front seats   455 455
Proximity key   455 455
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525
Active steering   1,230 1,230
Adaptive cruise control   2,135 2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540
Options (change) 9,815 15,320 13,920
Options (change) 7,833 13,850 12,575
Destination 875 825 825
Total Price $76,070 $48,845 $54,045
Total Invoice $66,894 $44,760 $49,555

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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: $21,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,495
Model Year201020082008
ModelLS3-Series3-Series
Trim460328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10300, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$76,070$48,845$54,045
Adjustments for Features-5,2750-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,795$48,845$53,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,950
Total Invoice$66,894$44,760$49,555
Adjustments for Features-4,6390-229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,255$44,760$49,326
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,566

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201020082008
ModelLS3-Series3-Series
Trim460328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers$300  
Power trunk closer$350  
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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
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
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Self-repairing paint$0  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration $100$100
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats$75  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Total Value of Features$7,165$1,890$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,275$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6390-229

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102008
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 Legroom43.7 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 Legroom35.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45YR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Active steering1000Yes
Total Requested160043%
Total Not Requested215057%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested47525%
Total Not Requested145075%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
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 Requested270095%
Total Not Requested1505%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
Total Requested180092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

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