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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: $49,820

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $23,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,970

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $20,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017201720172017
ModelLS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim460328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,630 $40,250 $38,750 $44,100 $47,900
Base Invoice $62,219 $38,115 $36,720 $41,695 $45,225
Luxury Value Edition 965        
Comfort Package 2,185        
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,500        
Navigation system   1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Cold Weather Package   800 800 800 800
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
Driver Assistance Package   950 950 950 950
Premium Package   2,450 2,450 2,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700 700 700
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575 575
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Luxury Value Edition 889        
Comfort Package 2,012        
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,380        
Navigation system   1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775
Cold Weather Package   735 735 735 735
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335
Driver Assistance Package   875 875 875 875
Premium Package   2,255 2,255 2,255  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645 645 645
Sunshade, rear, power   530 530 530 530
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105
Options (change) 4,650 10,075 10,075 10,075 7,625
Options (change) 4,281 9,255 9,255 9,255 7,000
Destination 875 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0
Total Price $73,155 $51,320 $49,820 $51,169 $56,520
Total Invoice $67,375 $48,365 $46,970 $47,944 $53,220

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,697
Model Year20122017201720172017
ModelLS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim460328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V8180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$73,155$51,320$49,820$51,169$56,520
Adjustments for Features-860-1,250-1,150-1,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,295$50,070$48,670$49,894$56,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,400$0$1,224$7,850
Total Invoice$67,375$48,365$46,970$47,944$53,220
Adjustments for Features-792-1,178-1,084-1,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,583$47,187$45,886$46,749$53,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,301$0$863$7,334

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122017201720172017
ModelLS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim460328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Power door closers$300    
Power trunk closer$350    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Tires, run-flat $150$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
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15    
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0 
8 kWh battery pack   $0 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Self-repairing paint$0    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Compass $0$0$0$0
Headlight washers$50    
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$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$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$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$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$6,015$6,405$6,305$6,430$5,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$860$1,250$1,150$1,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-792-1,178-1,084-1,1950

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122017
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 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

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%
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 washers50No
Total Requested92548%
Total Not Requested100052%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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 map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested130046%
Total Not Requested150054%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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 map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested130046%
Total Not Requested150054%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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 map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested130046%
Total Not Requested150054%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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 map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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