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

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Lexus ES vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,415

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $3,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,280

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $3,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelESES3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim350300h328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $41,820 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950
Base Invoice $36,438 $39,171 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205
Ultra Luxury Package 8,520 7,980        
Luxury Design     0 0 0 0
Convenience Tier     1,750 1,750 1,750  
Driving Assistance Package     500 500 500 500
Premium Tier     2,900 2,900 2,900 2,900
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750 750 750
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550
Blind spot warning system     500 500 500 500
Heated steering wheel     190 190 190 190
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Ultra Luxury Package 7,847 7,350        
Luxury Design     0 0 0 0
Convenience Tier     1,610 1,610 1,610  
Driving Assistance Package     460 460 460 460
Premium Tier     2,670 2,670 2,670 2,670
Obstacle detection, rear     690 690 690 690
Sunshade, rear, power     530 530 530 530
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505 505 505
Blind spot warning system     460 460 460 460
Heated steering wheel     175 175 175 175
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105
Options (change) 8,520 7,980 10,365 10,365 10,365 8,615
Options (change) 7,847 7,350 9,540 9,540 9,540 7,930
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0
Total Price $48,415 $50,795 $53,110 $51,610 $52,959 $58,560
Total Invoice $45,280 $47,516 $50,645 $48,650 $49,624 $55,130

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,491
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelESES3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim350300h328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6156hp I4 H180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6
TransmissionT6CVT-6T8M6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$48,415$50,795$53,110$51,610$52,959$58,560
Adjustments for Features-1,435-1,460-1,2500-1,275-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,980$49,335$51,860$51,610$51,684$57,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,355$250$0$74$5,550
Total Invoice$45,280$47,516$50,645$48,650$49,624$55,130
Adjustments for Features-1,342-1,366-1,1920-1,195-1,318
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,938$46,150$49,453$48,650$48,429$53,812
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,212$1,024$221$0$5,383

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelESES3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim350300h328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300$1300
6-speed manual   $150  
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Power trunk closer$350$350    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0    
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15    
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger    $0 
8 kWh battery pack    $0 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200     
Rear spoiler $200    
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound$250$250   $250
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200    
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350$350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350     
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$6,765$6,790$6,580$5,330$6,605$6,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,435$1,460$1,250$0$1,275$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,342-1,366-1,1920-1,195-1,318

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelES3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in110.6 in
Length192.7 in182.5 in
Width71.7 in71.3 in
Height57.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power trunk closer350No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
LED headlights250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested362568%
Total Not Requested167532%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power trunk closer350No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested362573%
Total Not Requested137527%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested71543%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested71543%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested71543%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested71543%

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