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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: $45,245

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $85

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,888

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $642

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
Model3-Series3-SeriesES
Trim328i335i350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,700 $39,300 $36,725
Base Invoice $30,085 $36,155 $33,299
Premium Package 3,350 2,650  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100  
Steering-linked headlights 800    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595  
Adaptive cruise control 2,400 2,400 1,500
Heated front seats 500 500 640
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 500
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 210
Proximity key 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Xenon HID headlights     815
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     4,065
Premium Package 3,050 2,410  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910  
Steering-linked headlights 730    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540  
Adaptive cruise control 2,135 2,135 1,290
Heated front seats 455 455 550
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 430
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 180
Proximity key 455 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Xenon HID headlights     700
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,564
Options (change) 11,720 10,220 7,730
Options (change) 10,620 9,250 6,714
Destination 825 825 875
Total Price $45,245 $50,345 $45,330
Total Invoice $41,530 $46,230 $40,888

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,109
Model Year200820082011
Model3-Series3-SeriesES
Trim328i335i350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6268hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 13300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$45,245$50,345$45,330
Adjustments for Features0-250-2,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,245$50,095$42,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,850$0
Total Invoice$41,530$46,230$40,888
Adjustments for Features0-230-2,467
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,530$46,000$38,421
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,470$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200820082011
Model3-Series3-SeriesES
Trim328i335i350
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
Forward collision warning  $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
Temporary spare tire  $150
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats  $75
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$1,905$2,155$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$2,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230-2,467

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082011
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 Weight3,341 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 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested235082%
Total Not Requested50018%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%

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%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95055%
Total Not Requested77545%

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