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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: $45,536

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $4,439

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,048

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $6,062

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132009
Model3-Series3-SeriesES
Trim328i335i350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,850 $43,150 $34,320
Base Invoice $34,080 $39,880 $30,774
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 875 875  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 500
Premium Package 3,100 2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 210
Heated front seats 500 500  
Rearview camera 400 400  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400  
Premium Plus Package     1,280
Rear side airbags     250
Xenon HID headlights     815
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     4,250
Satellite radio     486
Adaptive cruise control     2,600
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 795 795  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 400
Premium Package 2,820 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 168
Heated front seats 455 455  
Rearview camera 365 365  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185  
Premium Plus Package     1,152
Rear side airbags     200
Xenon HID headlights     652
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,408
Satellite radio     389
Adaptive cruise control     2,080
Options (change) 12,200 10,400 10,391
Options (change) 11,105 9,465 8,449
Destination 925 925 825
Total Price $49,975 $54,475 $45,536
Total Invoice $46,110 $50,270 $40,048

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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: $5,199
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,730
Model Year201320132009
Model3-Series3-SeriesES
Trim328i335i350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6272hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$49,975$54,475$45,536
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,975$53,325$44,776
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,350$0
Total Invoice$46,110$50,270$40,048
Adjustments for Features0-1,061-668
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,110$49,209$39,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,099$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201320132009
Model3-Series3-SeriesES
Trim328i335i350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Memory system, passenger seat  $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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$3,880$5,030$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,061-668

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20132009
Model3-SeriesES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in109.3 in
Length182.5 in191.1 in
Width71.3 in71.1 in
Height56.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,361 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested157572%
Total Not Requested62528%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%

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