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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: $46,855

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $365

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,510

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $302

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920172017
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesESES
Trim328i335i335d350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,600 $40,300 $43,900 $38,900 $41,820
Base Invoice $31,090 $37,255 $40,570 $36,438 $39,171
Premium Package 3,350 2,650 2,650    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 500 500
Steering-linked headlights 800        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475    
Proximity key 500 500 500    
iPod integration 400 400 400    
HD radio 350 350 350    
Adaptive cruise control 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595    
Navigation Package       1,470 1,470
Ultra Luxury Package       3,500 3,000
Alloy wheels, optional design       40  
Power trunk closer       400 400
Heated steering wheel       450 450
LED headlights       515 515
Cargo mat       105 105
Premium Package 3,050 2,410 2,410    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910    
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685 460 460
Steering-linked headlights 730        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 430    
Proximity key 455 455 455    
iPod integration 365 365 365    
HD radio 315 315 315    
Adaptive cruise control 2,135 2,135 2,135    
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540    
Navigation Package       1,360 1,360
Ultra Luxury Package       3,221 2,761
Alloy wheels, optional design       37  
Power trunk closer       368 368
Heated steering wheel       415 415
LED headlights       473 473
Cargo mat       65 65
Options (change) 12,795 11,295 11,295 6,980 6,440
Options (change) 11,595 10,225 10,225 6,399 5,902
Destination 825 825 825 975 975
Gas Tax 0 0 -900 0 0
Total Price $47,220 $52,420 $55,120 $46,855 $49,235
Total Invoice $43,510 $48,305 $50,720 $43,812 $46,048

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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: $4,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,009
Model Year20092009200920172017
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesESES
Trim328i335i335d350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6T6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$47,220$52,420$55,120$46,855$49,235
Adjustments for Features00-950-4,610-4,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,220$52,420$54,170$42,245$44,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,200$6,950$0$2,355
Total Invoice$43,510$48,305$50,720$43,812$46,048
Adjustments for Features00-874-4,311-4,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,510$48,305$49,846$39,501$41,713
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,795$6,336$0$2,212

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092009200920172017
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesESES
Trim328i335i335d350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
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
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Rear spoiler    $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  
Media drive$15$15$15  
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
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Floor mats   $75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Total Value of Features$3,430$3,430$4,380$8,040$8,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$950$4,610$4,635
Value of Feature Adjustments00-874-4,311-4,335

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092017
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?
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 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?
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length 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%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length 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%

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