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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: $59,720

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $15,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,615

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $10,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelLS3-Series
Trim460ActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,130 $50,150
Base Invoice $59,746 $46,820
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,500  
Comfort Package 2,035  
Luxury Value Edition 965  
AWD 2,305  
Navigation system   2,150
Driver Assistance Package   950
Cold Weather Package   950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Premium Package   2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,290  
Comfort Package 1,750  
Luxury Value Edition 878  
AWD 2,051  
Navigation system   1,955
Driver Assistance Package   865
Cold Weather Package   865
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090
Premium Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Options (change) 6,805 8,575
Options (change) 5,969 7,800
Destination 875 995
Total Price $74,810 $59,720
Total Invoice $66,590 $55,615

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,852
Model Year20112015
ModelLS3-Series
Trim460ActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine357hp V8335hp I6 H
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/22 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-18
Total Price$74,810$59,720
Adjustments for Features-2,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,425$59,720
Total Invoice$66,590$55,615
Adjustments for Features-2,1230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,467$55,615

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112015
ModelLS3-Series
Trim460ActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Self-repairing paint$0 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Total Value of Features$7,215$4,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1230

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112015
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 Weight4,961 lb.3,910 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 Legroom43.7 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 Legroom35.8 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
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested97551%
Total Not Requested95049%
Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

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