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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: $59,550

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $19,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,955

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $17,807

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
ModelLS3-Series
Trim460ActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,520 $49,650
Base Invoice $66,717 $45,860
Comfort Package 2,090  
AWD 2,945  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Premium Package   2,200
Navigation system   2,150
DUPL Voice texting capability   0
Driver Assistance Package   1,900
Cold Weather Package   950
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Rearview camera   400
App support   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Comfort Package 1,924  
AWD 2,711  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Premium Package   2,000
Navigation system   1,955
DUPL Voice texting capability   0
Driver Assistance Package   1,730
Cold Weather Package   865
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Rearview camera   365
App support   230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 5,535 8,975
Options (change) 5,095 8,170
Destination 950 925
Total Price $79,005 $59,550
Total Invoice $72,762 $54,955

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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: $16,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,357
Model Year20162013
ModelLS3-Series
Trim460ActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine360hp V8335hp I6 H
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/23 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-18
Total Price$79,005$59,550
Adjustments for Features-2,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,345$59,550
Total Invoice$72,762$54,955
Adjustments for Features-2,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,312$54,955

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162013
ModelLS3-Series
Trim460ActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera $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 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Self-repairing paint$0 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DUPL Voice texting capability $50
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
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 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
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 
Total Value of Features$6,940$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4500

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162013
ModelLS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in110.6 in
Length200.0 in182.5 in
Width73.8 in71.3 in
Height58.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight5,071 lb.3,860 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
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested62549%
Total Not Requested65051%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
360 hp@6400
347 lb-ft@4100
1000No
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested15013%
Total Not Requested102587%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested064%
Total Not Requested036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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