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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: $69,445

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $4,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,110

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $3,647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
ModelLS3-Series
Trim460M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,520 $54,850
Base Invoice $66,717 $50,640
Cargo mat 105  
Technology Package   3,250
Premium Package   2,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Rear spoiler   0
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Leather door panel trim   1,100
Sunroof   1,050
Wood trim   0
iPod integration   400
HD radio   350
Obstacle detection, rear   350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Cargo mat 65  
Technology Package   2,960
Premium Package   1,820
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Rear spoiler   0
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Leather door panel trim   1,000
Sunroof   955
Wood trim   0
iPod integration   365
HD radio   315
Obstacle detection, rear   320
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Options (change) 105 12,470
Options (change) 65 11,345
Destination 975 825
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $73,600 $69,445
Total Invoice $67,757 $64,110

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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: $3,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,362
Model Year20172009
ModelLS3-Series
Trim460M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine386hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-18
Total Price$73,600$69,445
Adjustments for Features-3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,290$69,445
Total Invoice$67,757$64,110
Adjustments for Features-2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,472$64,110

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172009
ModelLS3-Series
Trim460M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Self-repairing paint$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,440$4,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2850

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172009
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 controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested117570%
Total Not Requested51530%
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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