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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: $42,490

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $34,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,910

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $32,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620062006
ModelLS3-Series3-Series
Trim460325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,520 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $66,717 $28,300 $33,485
Pre-Collision System 1,500    
Blind spot warning system 500    
Comfort Package 1,650    
Cargo mat 105    
Premium Package   2,900 2,200
Steering-linked headlights   800  
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Obstacle detection, rear   350 350
Heated front seats   500 500
Proximity key   500 500
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575
Satellite radio   595 595
Adaptive cruise control   2,200 2,200
Pre-Collision System 1,380    
Blind spot warning system 460    
Comfort Package 1,520    
Cargo mat 65    
Premium Package   2,640 2,000
Steering-linked headlights   730  
Navigation system   1,820 1,820
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
Obstacle detection, rear   320 320
Heated front seats   455 455
Proximity key   455 455
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525
Satellite radio   540 540
Adaptive cruise control   2,000 2,000
Options (change) 3,755 10,895 9,395
Options (change) 3,425 9,915 8,545
Destination 950 695 695
Total Price $77,225 $42,490 $46,690
Total Invoice $71,092 $38,910 $42,725

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,293
Model Year201620062006
ModelLS3-Series3-Series
Trim460325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine386hp V8215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionT8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$77,225$42,490$46,690
Adjustments for Features-4,2250-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,000$42,490$46,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950
Total Invoice$71,092$38,910$42,725
Adjustments for Features-3,8890-229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,203$38,910$42,496
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,586

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201620062006
ModelLS3-Series3-Series
Trim460325i330i
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  
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  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
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
Vehicle health reports$0  
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 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Self-repairing paint$0  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Compass $0$0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0  
Floor mats$75  
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$6,190$1,965$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,225$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8890-229

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162006
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.3,503 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 warning200No
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested180092%
Total Not Requested1508%

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