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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: $43,730

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $2,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,557

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $3,273

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092011
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesES
Trim328i335i335d350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,600 $40,300 $43,900 $36,725
Base Invoice $31,090 $37,255 $40,570 $33,299
Premium Package 3,350 2,650 2,650  
Steering-linked headlights 800      
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,465
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475  
Proximity key 500 500 500  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 210
Heated front seats 500 500 500 640
Adaptive cruise control 2,400 2,400 2,400 1,500
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595  
Xenon HID headlights       815
Premium Package 3,050 2,410 2,410  
Steering-linked headlights 730      
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910 2,233
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685 430
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 430  
Proximity key 455 455 455  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 180
Heated front seats 455 455 455 550
Adaptive cruise control 2,135 2,135 2,135 1,290
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540  
Xenon HID headlights       700
Options (change) 12,045 10,545 10,545 6,130
Options (change) 10,915 9,545 9,545 5,383
Destination 825 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -900 0
Total Price $46,470 $51,670 $54,370 $43,730
Total Invoice $42,830 $47,625 $50,040 $39,557

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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: $4,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,191
Model Year2009200920092011
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesES
Trim328i335i335d350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D268hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 1086, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$46,470$51,670$54,370$43,730
Adjustments for Features00-950-2,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,470$51,670$53,420$41,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,200$6,950$0
Total Invoice$42,830$47,625$50,040$39,557
Adjustments for Features00-874-1,918
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,830$47,625$49,166$37,639
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,795$6,336$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2009200920092011
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesES
Trim328i335i335d350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$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$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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$1,795$1,795$2,745$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$950$2,120
Value of Feature Adjustments00-874-1,918

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092011
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?
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested235082%
Total Not Requested50018%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

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

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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