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BMW 1-Series vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,750

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $3,129

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,810

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $947

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
Model1-Series1-SeriesES
Trim128i135i350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,400 $35,850 $34,120
Base Invoice $27,230 $33,160 $30,253
Premium Package 3,700 3,400  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,650
Xenon HID headlights 900   815
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Proximity key 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 500
Heated front seats 500    
Cold Weather Package   600  
Premium Plus Package     2,480
Rear side airbags     250
Rear spoiler     299
Premium Package 3,365 3,095  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 2,230
Xenon HID headlights 820   652
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430  
Proximity key 455 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 400
Heated front seats 455    
Cold Weather Package   545  
Premium Plus Package     2,058
Rear side airbags     200
Rear spoiler     199
Options (change) 8,525 7,425 6,994
Options (change) 7,755 6,755 5,739
Destination 825 825 765
Total Price $38,750 $44,100 $41,879
Total Invoice $35,810 $40,740 $36,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 1-Series 128i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $894
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,015
Model Year200920092008
Model1-Series1-SeriesES
Trim128i135i350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6272hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 1086, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$38,750$44,100$41,879
Adjustments for Features0-450-2,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,750$43,650$39,644
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,900$0
Total Invoice$35,810$40,740$36,757
Adjustments for Features0-416-1,962
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,810$40,324$34,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,514$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200920092008
Model1-Series1-SeriesES
Trim128i135i350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row low console$100$100 
Ski sack $50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Media drive$15$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Headlight washers $50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,680$2,130$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$2,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-416-1,962

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092008
Model1-SeriesES
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in109.3 in
Length171.7 in191.1 in
Width68.8 in71.1 in
Height56.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested283084%
Total Not Requested55016%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested253082%
Total Not Requested55018%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested157572%
Total Not Requested62528%

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