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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: $6,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,910

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $6,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesESES
Trim325i330i350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $36,600 $38,900 $41,820
Base Invoice $28,300 $33,485 $36,438 $39,171
Premium Package 2,900 2,200    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575    
Steering-linked headlights 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Proximity key 500 500    
Satellite radio 595 595    
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Ultra Luxury Package     8,520 7,980
Cargo mat     105 105
Premium Package 2,640 2,000    
Navigation system 1,820 1,820    
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525    
Steering-linked headlights 730      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430    
Proximity key 455 455    
Satellite radio 540 540    
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 2,000    
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Ultra Luxury Package     7,847 7,350
Cargo mat     65 65
Options (change) 10,895 9,395 8,625 8,085
Options (change) 9,915 8,545 7,912 7,415
Destination 695 695 995 995
Total Price $42,490 $46,690 $48,520 $50,900
Total Invoice $38,910 $42,725 $45,345 $47,581

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,458
Model Year2006200620182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesESES
Trim325i330i350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$42,490$46,690$48,520$50,900
Adjustments for Features0-250-5,325-5,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,490$46,440$43,195$45,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$0$2,355
Total Invoice$38,910$42,725$45,345$47,581
Adjustments for Features0-229-4,977-5,001
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,910$42,496$40,368$42,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,586$0$2,212

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2006200620182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesESES
Trim325i330i350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Floor mats  $75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Total Value of Features$3,390$3,640$8,715$8,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$5,325$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-4,977-5,001

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20062018
Model3-SeriesES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in111.0 in
Length178.2 in192.7 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height55.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,286 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.2 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 mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
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 Requested235082%
Total Not Requested50018%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power trunk closer350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
LED headlights250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Wood trim300Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Heated front seats200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested290055%
Total Not Requested240045%

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 wheel100No
LED headlights250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Wood trim300Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Heated front seats200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested290058%
Total Not Requested210042%

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