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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: $41,345

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $675

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,195

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $1,154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
Model1-Series1-SeriesES
Trim128i135i350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $36,725
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $34,400
BMW Assist 650 650  
Premium Package 3,400 1,750  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,465
Convenience Package 1,650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500 640
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Proximity key   500  
Obstacle detection, rear   380 500
Xenon HID headlights     815
BMW Assist 590 590  
Premium Package 3,095 1,595  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 2,277
Convenience Package 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455 588
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Proximity key   455  
Obstacle detection, rear   345 460
Xenon HID headlights     749
Options (change) 9,250 6,830 4,420
Options (change) 8,415 6,215 4,074
Destination 895 895 875
Total Price $41,345 $47,025 $42,020
Total Invoice $38,195 $43,445 $39,349

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $330
Model Year201220122012
Model1-Series1-SeriesES
Trim128i135i350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6268hp 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$41,345$47,025$42,020
Adjustments for Features0-150-1,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,345$46,875$40,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,530$0
Total Invoice$38,195$43,445$39,349
Adjustments for Features0-139-1,484
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,195$43,306$37,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,111$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201220122012
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 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
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 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
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$2,130$2,280$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$1,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-139-1,484

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122012
Model1-SeriesES
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in109.3 in
Length172.2 in191.1 in
Width68.8 in71.1 in
Height56.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,209 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

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested32587%
Total Not Requested5013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested348087%
Total Not Requested50013%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested32587%
Total Not Requested5013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested138087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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
Rearview camera200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

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