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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,490

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $3,046

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,910

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $1,138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
Model3-Series3-SeriesES
Trim325i330i350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $36,600 $34,320
Base Invoice $28,300 $33,485 $30,774
Premium Package 2,900 2,200  
Steering-linked headlights 800    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Proximity key 500 500  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 210
Satellite radio 595 595 486
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 500
Heated front seats 500 500  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200 2,600
Premium Plus Package     1,280
Rear side airbags     250
Xenon HID headlights     815
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     4,250
Premium Package 2,640 2,000  
Steering-linked headlights 730    
Navigation system 1,820 1,820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430  
Proximity key 455 455  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 168
Satellite radio 540 540 389
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 400
Heated front seats 455 455  
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 2,000 2,080
Premium Plus Package     1,152
Rear side airbags     200
Xenon HID headlights     652
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,408
Options (change) 10,895 9,395 10,391
Options (change) 9,915 8,545 8,449
Destination 695 695 825
Total Price $42,490 $46,690 $45,536
Total Invoice $38,910 $42,725 $40,048

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 325i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $586
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,026
Model Year200620062009
Model3-Series3-SeriesES
Trim325i330i350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6272hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$42,490$46,690$45,536
Adjustments for Features0-250-2,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,490$46,440$43,076
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$0
Total Invoice$38,910$42,725$40,048
Adjustments for Features0-229-2,164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,910$42,496$37,884
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,586$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200620062009
Model3-Series3-SeriesES
Trim325i330i350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Floor mats  $75
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
Total Value of Features$1,680$1,930$4,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$2,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-2,164

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20062009
Model3-SeriesES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in109.3 in
Length178.2 in191.1 in
Width71.5 in71.1 in
Height55.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,286 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested230081%
Total Not Requested55019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
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%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%

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