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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: $7,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062020202020202020202020202020
Model3-Series3-SeriesESESESESESESES
Trim325i330i350300h350 Luxury300h Luxury350 Ultra Luxury300h Ultra Luxury350 F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $36,600 $39,900 $41,760 $42,755 $44,615 $43,750 $45,610 $44,635
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              
Satellite radio 595 595              
Proximity key 500 500              
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200              
Heated front seats 500 500              
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350              
Ultra Luxury Package     8,520 7,980          
Cargo mat     105 105 105 105 105 105 105
Luxury Package         3,695 3,695 3,695 3,695 3,695
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package         2,615 2,615 2,615 2,615 2,615
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              
Satellite radio 540 540              
Proximity key 455 455              
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 2,000              
Heated front seats 455 455              
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320              
Ultra Luxury Package     7,847 7,350          
Cargo mat     65 65 65 65 65 65 65
Luxury Package         3,397 3,397 3,397 3,397 3,397
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package         2,413 2,413 2,413 2,413 2,413
Options (change) 10,895 9,395 8,625 8,085 6,415 6,415 6,415 6,415 6,415
Options (change) 9,915 8,545 7,912 7,415 5,875 5,875 5,875 5,875 5,875
Destination 695 695 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025
Total Price $42,490 $46,690 $49,550 $50,870 $50,195 $52,055 $51,190 $53,050 $52,075

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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 Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,615
Model Year200620062020202020202020202020202020
Model3-Series3-SeriesESESESESESESES
Trim325i330i350300h350 Luxury300h Luxury350 Ultra Luxury300h Ultra Luxury350 F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6302hp V6176hp I4 H302hp V6176hp I4 H302hp V6176hp I4 H302hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T8CVT-6T8CVT-6T8CVT-6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13835, 15835, 15835, 15835, 15835, 15835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$42,490$46,690$49,550$50,870$50,195$52,055$51,190$53,050$52,075
Adjustments for Features0-250-5,525-5,350-4,400-4,175-4,400-4,175-4,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,490$46,440$44,025$45,520$45,795$47,880$46,790$48,875$47,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$0$1,495$1,770$3,855$2,765$4,850$3,650

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200620062020202020202020202020202020
Model3-Series3-SeriesESESESESESESES
Trim325i330i350300h350 Luxury300h Luxury350 Ultra Luxury300h Ultra Luxury350 F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150       
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300 $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100 $1100 $1100 
RWD$0$0       
FWD  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100     
Power trunk closer  $350$350     
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150       
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50       
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15       
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150       
Residual heat$50$50       
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150     
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25 $25 $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200      
Rear spoiler   $200     
Sunroof$900$900 $900$900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75       
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75       
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$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$300$300$300$300$300
Floor mats  $75$75$75$75$75$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$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100     
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350      
Total Value of Features$3,515$3,765$9,040$8,865$7,915$7,690$7,915$7,690$7,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$5,525$5,350$4,400$4,175$4,400$4,175$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-997-888-605-553-593-543-583

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20062020
Model3-SeriesES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in113.0 in
Length178.2 in195.9 in
Width71.5 in73.4 in
Height55.9 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,286 lb.3,650 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in39.2 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft316.7 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 mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250No
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250No
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested290058%
Total Not Requested210042%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350 Luxury

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested187565%
Total Not Requested100035%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h Luxury

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested187565%
Total Not Requested100035%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350 Ultra Luxury

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested187565%
Total Not Requested100035%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h Ultra Luxury

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested187565%
Total Not Requested100035%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350 F Sport

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested187565%
Total Not Requested100035%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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