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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: $42,180

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $4,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,784

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $4,991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112010
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesES
Trim328i335i335d350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,600 $42,050 $44,150 $35,175
Base Invoice $32,030 $38,885 $40,820 $31,892
Premium Package 2,650 2,650 2,650  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,465
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 640
Adaptive cruise control 2,400 2,400 2,400 1,500
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Convenience Package 2,350 1,800 1,800  
Xenon HID headlights       815
Obstacle detection, rear       500
Sunshade, rear, power       210
Premium Package 2,410 2,410 2,410  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910 2,085
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 512
Adaptive cruise control 2,135 2,135 2,135 1,200
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Convenience Package 2,140 1,640 1,640  
Xenon HID headlights       652
Obstacle detection, rear       400
Sunshade, rear, power       168
Options (change) 10,900 10,350 10,350 6,130
Options (change) 9,870 9,370 9,370 5,017
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $46,375 $53,275 $55,375 $42,180
Total Invoice $42,775 $49,130 $51,065 $37,784

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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: $5,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,721
Model Year2011201120112010
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesES
Trim328i335i335d350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D272hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 886, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$46,375$53,275$55,375$42,180
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-950-1,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,325$53,275$54,425$40,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,950$9,100$0
Total Invoice$42,775$49,130$51,065$37,784
Adjustments for Features-9680-876-1,698
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,807$49,130$50,189$36,086
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,323$8,382$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2011201120112010
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesES
Trim328i335i335d350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100
6-speed manual $150  
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25 
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
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 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100   
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 
Voice control for external devices$0   
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$2,870$1,820$2,770$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$950$1,895
Value of Feature Adjustments-9680-876-1,698

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112010
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?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Remote app25No
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 Requested52518%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested152587%
Total Not Requested22513%

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
Remote app25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested145073%
Total Not Requested52527%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested87580%
Total Not Requested22520%

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
Remote app25No
Total Requested145073%
Total Not Requested52527%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested87580%
Total Not Requested22520%

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
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

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