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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: $47,050

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $1,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,000

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220152015
Model3-Series3-SeriesESES
Trim328i335i350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $37,700 $40,580
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $35,314 $38,013
Premium Package 3,600 1,900    
BMW Assist 650 650    
Driver Assistance Package 1,100 1,100    
Technology Package 2,550 2,550    
Steering-linked headlights 900      
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Rearview camera 400 400    
Heated steering wheel 190 190 450 450
Heated front seats 500 500    
App support 250 250    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Navigation Package     1,795 1,795
Rain-sensing wipers     155 155
Ultra Luxury Package     2,935 2,435
Xenon HID headlights     565 565
Alloy wheels, optional design     110  
Power trunk closer     400 400
Lane departure warning     1,015 1,015
Blind spot warning system     500 500
Premium Package 3,275 1,730    
BMW Assist 590 590    
Driver Assistance Package 1,000 1,000    
Technology Package 2,320 2,320    
Steering-linked headlights 820      
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 460 460
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Rearview camera 365 365    
Heated steering wheel 175 175 416 416
Heated front seats 455 455    
App support 230 230    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Navigation Package     1,660 1,660
Rain-sensing wipers     144 144
Ultra Luxury Package     2,699 2,239
Xenon HID headlights     521 521
Alloy wheels, optional design     100  
Power trunk closer     368 368
Lane departure warning     933 933
Blind spot warning system     460 460
Options (change) 12,365 9,765 8,425 7,815
Options (change) 11,260 8,895 7,761 7,201
Destination 895 895 925 925
Total Price $48,160 $53,060 $47,050 $49,320
Total Invoice $44,445 $48,980 $44,000 $46,139

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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: $3,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,792
Model Year2012201220152015
Model3-Series3-SeriesESES
Trim328i335i350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$48,160$53,060$47,050$49,320
Adjustments for Features0-300-2,510-2,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,160$52,760$44,540$46,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0$2,245
Total Invoice$44,445$48,980$44,000$46,139
Adjustments for Features0-277-2,347-2,371
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,445$48,703$41,653$43,768
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,258$0$2,115

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2012201220152015
Model3-Series3-SeriesESES
Trim328i335i350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Lane departure prevention  $150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Total Value of Features$3,555$3,855$6,065$6,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$2,510$2,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277-2,347-2,371

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122015
Model3-SeriesES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in111.0 in
Length182.5 in192.7 in
Width71.3 in71.7 in
Height56.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested320084%
Total Not Requested60016%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%

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%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%
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%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%
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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