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Lexus LX vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus LX vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,495

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $32,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,720

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $26,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelLX3-Series
Trim570328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $75,705 $37,500
Base Invoice $66,620 $34,680
Intuitive Parking Assist 1,000  
Adaptive cruise control 2,850 2,400
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900  
Premium Package   1,900
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Navigation system   2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Steering-linked headlights   900
Proximity key   500
Roof rails   100
Heated front seats   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Intuitive Parking Assist 800  
Adaptive cruise control 2,280 2,135
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760  
Premium Package   1,730
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Navigation system   1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Steering-linked headlights   820
Proximity key   455
Roof rails   90
Heated front seats   455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 4,750 10,100
Options (change) 3,840 9,145
Destination 825 895
Total Price $81,280 $48,495
Total Invoice $71,285 $44,720

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,567
Model Year20092012
ModelLX3-Series
Trim570328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine383hp V8230hp I6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/50-20225/45-17
Total Price$81,280$48,495
Adjustments for Features-11,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,880$48,495
Total Invoice$71,285$44,720
Adjustments for Features-9,9980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,287$44,720

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Features Comparison: Lexus LX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092012
ModelLX3-Series
Trim570328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD w/low range$2200 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Crawl control$500 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Total Value of Features$15,795$4,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,9980

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092012
ModelLX3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.2 in108.7 in
Length196.5 in178.2 in
Width77.6 in71.5 in
Height75.6 in55.8 in
Curb Weight5,996 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom35.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room56.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
41.0 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.1 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LX 570

Intuitive Parking Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested15023%
Total Not Requested50077%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested102592%
Total Not Requested908%

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