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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: $43,595

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $3,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,075

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $4,194

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820162016
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesESES
Trim328i335iM3350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,700 $39,300 $53,800 $38,100 $41,020
Base Invoice $30,085 $36,155 $49,675 $35,688 $38,422
Premium Package 3,350 2,650 1,900    
Steering-linked headlights 800        
Navigation system 2,100 2,100      
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595    
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 350 500 500
iPod integration 400 400 400    
Proximity key 500 500      
HD radio 350 350 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Technology Package     3,250    
Sunroof     1,050    
Wood trim     0    
Rear spoiler     0    
Ultra Luxury Package       3,500 3,000
Rain-sensing wipers       155 155
Alloy wheels, optional design       40  
Power trunk closer       400 400
Heated steering wheel       450 450
LED headlights       515 515
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package       2,650 2,650
Cargo mat       105 105
Premium Package 3,050 2,410 1,730    
Steering-linked headlights 730        
Navigation system 1,910 1,910      
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540    
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 320 460 460
iPod integration 365 365 365    
Proximity key 455 455      
HD radio 315 315 315    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Technology Package     2,960    
Sunroof     955    
Wood trim     0    
Rear spoiler     0    
Ultra Luxury Package       3,221 2,761
Rain-sensing wipers       144 144
Alloy wheels, optional design       37  
Power trunk closer       368 368
Heated steering wheel       416 416
LED headlights       473 473
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package       2,447 2,447
Cargo mat       65 65
Options (change) 10,070 8,570 9,520 8,315 7,775
Options (change) 9,165 7,795 8,665 7,631 7,134
Destination 825 825 825 950 950
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $43,595 $48,695 $65,445 $47,365 $49,745
Total Invoice $40,075 $44,775 $60,465 $44,269 $46,506

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus ES 350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $455
Model Year20082008200820162016
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesESES
Trim328i335iM3350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6M6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 13?, 10835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$43,595$48,695$65,445$47,365$49,745
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,450-4,000-4,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,595$48,445$63,995$43,365$45,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,850$20,400$0$2,355
Total Invoice$40,075$44,775$60,465$44,269$46,506
Adjustments for Features0-230-1,340-3,739-3,763
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,075$44,545$59,125$40,530$42,743
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,470$19,050$0$2,213

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082008200820162016
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesESES
Trim328i335iM3350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$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$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Rear spoiler  $200 $200
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound $250 $250$250
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Floor mats   $75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$3,415$3,665$4,865$7,415$7,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,450$4,000$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230-1,340-3,739-3,763

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082016
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 Weight3,341 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 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
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 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested97558%
Total Not Requested70042%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested175067%
Total Not Requested85033%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
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 Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested175076%
Total Not Requested55024%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
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 Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

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