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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: $44,665

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $1,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,275

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $1,963

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120162016
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesESES
Trim328i335i335dM3350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,600 $42,050 $44,150 $55,900 $38,100 $41,020
Base Invoice $32,030 $38,885 $40,820 $51,630 $35,688 $38,422
Premium Package 2,650 2,650 2,650 2,500    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190   450 450
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250 250    
App support 250 250 250 250    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350    
Convenience Package 2,350 1,800 1,800 2,900    
iPod integration   400 400      
Sunshade, rear, power       575    
Sunroof       1,050    
Wood trim       0    
Rear spoiler       0    
Navigation Package         1,530 1,530
Obstacle detection, rear         500 500
Ultra Luxury Package         3,500 3,000
Rain-sensing wipers         155 155
Alloy wheels, optional design         40  
Power trunk closer         400 400
LED headlights         515 515
Cargo mat         105 105
Premium Package 2,410 2,410 2,410 2,275    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500    
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175   416 416
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230 230    
App support 230 230 230 230    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320    
Convenience Package 2,140 1,640 1,640 2,640    
iPod integration   365 365      
Sunshade, rear, power       525    
Sunroof       955    
Wood trim       0    
Rear spoiler       0    
Navigation Package         1,416 1,416
Obstacle detection, rear         460 460
Ultra Luxury Package         3,221 2,761
Rain-sensing wipers         144 144
Alloy wheels, optional design         37  
Power trunk closer         368 368
LED headlights         473 473
Cargo mat         65 65
Options (change) 9,190 9,040 9,040 8,925 7,195 6,655
Options (change) 8,370 8,235 8,235 8,130 6,600 6,103
Destination 875 875 875 875 950 950
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $44,665 $51,965 $54,065 $67,000 $46,245 $48,625
Total Invoice $41,275 $47,995 $49,930 $61,935 $43,238 $45,475

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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: $780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $254
Model Year201120112011201120162016
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesESES
Trim328i335i335dM3350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT6M6T6M6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$44,665$51,965$54,065$67,000$46,245$48,625
Adjustments for Features-9500-950-775-3,310-3,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,715$51,965$53,115$66,225$42,935$45,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,250$9,400$22,510$0$2,355
Total Invoice$41,275$47,995$49,930$61,935$43,238$45,475
Adjustments for Features-8780-877-716-3,095-3,119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,397$47,995$49,053$61,219$40,143$42,356
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,598$8,656$20,822$0$2,213

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201120112011201120162016
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesESES
Trim328i335i335dM3350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 $1100 
6-speed manual $150 $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100$100
Power trunk closer    $350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 $150$150
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$50  
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents    $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15
Wiper de-icer    $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200 
Rear spoiler   $200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$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$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$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$4,705$3,755$4,705$4,530$7,065$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0$950$775$3,310$3,335
Value of Feature Adjustments-8780-877-716-3,095-3,119

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112016
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?
Sunroof900Yes
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 app25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested237583%
Total Not Requested50017%
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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 app25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested147575%
Total Not Requested50025%
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 row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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 app25Yes
Total Requested147575%
Total Not Requested50025%
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 row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25Yes
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested132592%
Total Not Requested1158%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 support0Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
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%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 support0Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
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%

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