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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: $69,245

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $4,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,920

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $3,787

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152008
ModelLSLS3-Series
Trim460460 Crafted LineM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,520 $86,580 $53,800
Base Invoice $66,717 $79,734 $49,675
Cargo mat 105 105  
Technology Package     3,250
Premium Package     1,900
7-speed automated manual     2,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Obstacle detection, rear     350
HD radio     350
iPod integration     400
Heated front seats     500
Wood trim     0
Sunshade, rear, power     575
Sunroof     1,050
Leather door panel trim     1,100
Rear spoiler     0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Cargo mat 65 65  
Technology Package     2,960
Premium Package     1,730
7-speed automated manual     2,455
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Obstacle detection, rear     320
HD radio     315
iPod integration     365
Heated front seats     455
Wood trim     0
Sunshade, rear, power     525
Sunroof     955
Leather door panel trim     1,000
Rear spoiler     0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 105 105 13,320
Options (change) 65 65 12,120
Destination 925 925 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $73,550 $87,610 $69,245
Total Invoice $67,707 $80,724 $63,920

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,995
Model Year201520152008
ModelLSLS3-Series
Trim460460 Crafted LineM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine386hp V8386hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT8T8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10450, 19?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19245/40-18
Total Price$73,550$87,610$69,245
Adjustments for Features0-5,350-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,550$82,260$69,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,710$0
Total Invoice$67,707$80,724$63,920
Adjustments for Features0-4,929-208
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,707$75,795$63,712
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,088$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201520152008
ModelLSLS3-Series
Trim460460 Crafted LineM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Luggage $0 
Power trunk closer $350 
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Body kit $0 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Self-repairing paint$0$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Compass  $0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Wood trim$300 $300
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,740$10,090$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,350$225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,929-208

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152008
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.3,693 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
BMW 3-Series M3

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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