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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: $38,125

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $3,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,265

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $1,556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
Model1-Series1-SeriesES
Trim128i135i350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,450 $36,350 $34,320
Base Invoice $27,295 $33,640 $30,774
Premium Package 2,650 1,950  
Convenience Package 1,650    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,650
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Cold Weather Package   600  
Proximity key   500  
Obstacle detection, rear   350 500
Premium Plus Package     1,280
Rear side airbags     250
Xenon HID headlights     815
Rear spoiler     299
Satellite radio     486
Premium Package 2,410 1,775  
Convenience Package 1,500    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 2,230
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Heated front seats 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Cold Weather Package   545  
Proximity key   455  
Obstacle detection, rear   320 400
Premium Plus Package     1,152
Rear side airbags     200
Xenon HID headlights     652
Rear spoiler     199
Satellite radio     389
Options (change) 7,800 6,400 6,280
Options (change) 7,095 5,825 5,222
Destination 875 875 825
Total Price $38,125 $43,625 $41,425
Total Invoice $35,265 $40,340 $36,821

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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: $1,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $142
Model Year201120112009
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)180, 8180, 886, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$38,125$43,625$41,425
Adjustments for Features0-350-1,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,125$43,275$39,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,150$0
Total Invoice$35,265$40,340$36,821
Adjustments for Features0-324-1,698
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,265$40,016$35,123
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,751$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201120112009
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
Remote app$25$25 
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
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
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 
Aluminum trim$100  
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$2,205$2,555$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$1,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-324-1,698

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112009
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?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested283082%
Total Not Requested62518%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested163072%
Total Not Requested62528%
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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