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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: $46,215

Lexus ES 250 AWD   
Difference: $1,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220212021202120212021202120212021202120212021
Model3-Series3-SeriesESESESESESESESESESESES
Trim328i335i350250 AWD300h350 Luxury250 Luxury AWD300h Luxury350 Ultra Luxury250 Ultra Luxury AWD300h Ultra Luxury350 F Sport250 F Sport AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $40,000 $40,000 $41,910 $45,200 $45,200 $47,110 $49,000 $49,000 $50,910 $45,800 $45,800
Premium Package 3,600 1,900                      
BMW Assist 650 650                      
Driver Assistance Package 1,100 1,100                      
Technology Package 2,550 2,550                      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750                      
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575                      
Steering-linked headlights 900                        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550                      
Rearview camera 400 400                      
Heated steering wheel 190 190                      
App support 250 250                      
Heated front seats 500 500                      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350                      
Ultra Luxury Package     8,520   7,980                
Navigation Package       1,495   1,495 1,495 1,495 1,495 1,495 1,495 1,495 1,495
Luxury Package       3,695   3,695 3,695 3,695 3,695 3,695 3,695 3,695 3,695
Premium Package 3,275 1,730                      
BMW Assist 590 590                      
Driver Assistance Package 1,000 1,000                      
Technology Package 2,320 2,320                      
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685                      
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525                      
Steering-linked headlights 820                        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500                      
Rearview camera 365 365                      
Heated steering wheel 175 175                      
App support 230 230                      
Heated front seats 455 455                      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320                      
Ultra Luxury Package     7,847   7,350                
Navigation Package       1,384   1,384 1,384 1,384 1,384 1,384 1,384 1,384 1,384
Luxury Package       3,397   3,397 3,397 3,397 3,397 3,397 3,397 3,397 3,397
Options (change) 12,365 9,765 8,520 5,190 7,980 5,190 5,190 5,190 5,190 5,190 5,190 5,190 5,190
Options (change) 11,260 8,895 7,847 4,781 7,350 4,781 4,781 4,781 4,781 4,781 4,781 4,781 4,781
Destination 895 895 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025
Total Price $48,160 $53,060 $49,545 $46,215 $50,915 $51,415 $51,415 $53,325 $55,215 $55,215 $57,125 $52,015 $52,015

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 250 AWD
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,228
Model Year2012201220212021202120212021202120212021202120212021
Model3-Series3-SeriesESESESESESESESESESESES
Trim328i335i350250 AWD300h350 Luxury250 Luxury AWD300h Luxury350 Ultra Luxury250 Ultra Luxury AWD300h Ultra Luxury350 F Sport250 F Sport AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6302hp V6203hp I4176hp I4 H302hp V6203hp I4176hp I4 H302hp V6203hp I4176hp I4 H302hp V6203hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T8T8CVT-6T8T8CVT-6T8T8CVT-6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWDFWDFWDAWDFWDFWDAWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9835, 15?, 8835, 15?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$48,160$53,060$49,545$46,215$50,915$51,415$51,415$53,325$55,215$55,215$57,125$52,015$52,015
Adjustments for Features0-300-4,385-4,685-4,210-3,010-4,685-2,785-3,010-4,685-2,785-3,010-4,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,160$52,760$45,160$41,530$46,705$48,405$46,730$50,540$52,205$50,530$54,340$49,005$47,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$3,630$0$5,175$6,875$5,200$9,010$10,675$9,000$12,810$7,475$5,800

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2012201220212021202120212021202120212021202120212021
Model3-Series3-SeriesESESESESESESESESESESES
Trim328i335i350250 AWD300h350 Luxury250 Luxury AWD300h Luxury350 Ultra Luxury250 Ultra Luxury AWD300h Ultra Luxury350 F Sport250 F Sport AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150           
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 $1300$1300 $1300$1300 $1300$1300
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100  $1100  $1100  
RWD$0$0           
FWD  $0 $0$0 $0$0 $0$0 
AWD   $1700  $1700  $1700  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600$600$600$600$600$600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150           
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100           
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100        
Power trunk closer  $350 $350        
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 $125        
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250           
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150           
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50           
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15           
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150           
Residual heat$50$50           
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  $150        
Regenerative braking$0$0           
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  $25  $25  $25 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200          
Rear spoiler    $200        
Sunroof$900$900 $900$900$900$900$900$900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Media drive$15$15           
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250           
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound  $250 $250        
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25           
Voice control for external devices$0$0           
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75           
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75           
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350           
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50           
Steering-linked headlights$150$150           
Xenon HID headlights$500$500           
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$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$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100        
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels  $350          
Total Value of Features$4,655$4,955$9,040$9,340$8,865$7,665$9,340$7,440$7,665$9,340$7,440$7,665$9,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$4,385$4,685$4,210$3,010$4,685$2,785$3,010$4,685$2,785$3,010$4,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277-785-589-693-340-529-303-317-493-283-336-523

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122021
Model3-SeriesES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in113.0 in
Length182.5 in195.9 in
Width71.3 in73.4 in
Height56.3 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.3,691 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in39.2 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft316.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
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

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power trunk closer350No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Surround sound250No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested312559%
Total Not Requested217541%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 250 AWD

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested222577%
Total Not Requested65023%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power trunk closer350No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250No
Surround sound250No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested312563%
Total Not Requested187537%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350 Luxury

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested222577%
Total Not Requested65023%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 250 Luxury AWD

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested222577%
Total Not Requested65023%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h Luxury

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested222577%
Total Not Requested65023%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350 Ultra Luxury

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested222577%
Total Not Requested65023%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 250 Ultra Luxury AWD

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested222577%
Total Not Requested65023%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h Ultra Luxury

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested222577%
Total Not Requested65023%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350 F Sport

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested222577%
Total Not Requested65023%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 250 F Sport AWD

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested222577%
Total Not Requested65023%

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