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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: $46,815

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $30,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,180

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $27,693

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320112011
ModelLS3-Series3-Series
Trim460328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $71,990 $34,600 $42,050
Base Invoice $66,232 $32,030 $38,885
Pre-Collision System 1,500    
Blind spot warning system 500    
Comfort Package 1,650    
Cargo mat 105    
Heated steering wheel 150 190 190
All Weather Package 200    
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Premium Package   2,650 2,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
App support   250 250
Heated front seats   500 500
Adaptive cruise control   2,400 2,400
6-speed manual   0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Convenience Package   2,350 1,800
iPod integration     400
Pre-Collision System 1,380    
Blind spot warning system 460    
Comfort Package 1,520    
Cargo mat 62    
Heated steering wheel 140 175 175
All Weather Package 184    
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Premium Package   2,410 2,410
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
App support   230 230
Heated front seats   455 455
Adaptive cruise control   2,135 2,135
6-speed manual   0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Convenience Package   2,140 1,640
iPod integration     365
Options (change) 4,105 11,340 11,190
Options (change) 3,746 10,275 10,140
Destination 895 875 875
Total Price $76,990 $46,815 $54,115
Total Invoice $70,873 $43,180 $49,900

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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: $25,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,587
Model Year201320112011
ModelLS3-Series3-Series
Trim460328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine386hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$76,990$46,815$54,115
Adjustments for Features-4,46000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,530$46,815$54,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,300
Total Invoice$70,873$43,180$49,900
Adjustments for Features-4,10600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,767$43,180$49,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,720

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201320112011
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote app $25$25
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
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
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Self-repairing paint$0  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Compass $0$0
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats$75  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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 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$6,790$2,330$2,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,460$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,10600

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132011
ModelLS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in108.7 in
Length200.0 in178.2 in
Width73.8 in71.5 in
Height58.1 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,233 lb.3,549 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

Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested42540%
Total Not Requested65060%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested75100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

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, 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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Remote app25No
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 Requested270094%
Total Not Requested1756%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested152587%
Total Not Requested22513%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested180091%
Total Not Requested1759%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested87580%
Total Not Requested22520%

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