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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: $37,955

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $8,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,386

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $10,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesES
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,500 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150 $62,000 $32,300
Base Invoice $35,180 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820 $57,720 $28,640
Steering-linked headlights 900 900        
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150   2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550  
Sunroof 1,050 1,050     0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 575 210
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 620
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500   640
Wood trim         0  
Stability control           650
Xenon HID headlights           640
Steering-linked headlights 820 820        
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955   1,843
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500  
Sunroof 955 955     0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 865  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525 525 168
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910 910 910 910 496
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455   512
Wood trim         0  
Stability control           520
Xenon HID headlights           512
Options (change) 8,175 8,175 6,225 6,225 3,075 4,960
Options (change) 7,440 7,440 5,665 5,665 2,800 4,051
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 695
Total Price $46,670 $48,170 $50,970 $57,370 $66,070 $37,955
Total Invoice $43,615 $44,995 $47,590 $53,480 $61,515 $33,386

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 330
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,794
Model Year201520152015201520152006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesES
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H425hp I6218hp V6
TransmissionM6T8M6T8M6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 986, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18215/60-16
Total Price$46,670$48,170$50,970$57,370$66,070$37,955
Adjustments for Features-465-1,915-765-1,940-1,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,205$46,255$50,205$55,430$64,180$37,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$4,000$9,225$17,975$0
Total Invoice$43,615$44,995$47,590$53,480$61,515$33,386
Adjustments for Features-435-1,789-714-1,808-1,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,180$43,206$46,876$51,672$59,755$33,386
Cost Above Minimum$0$26$3,696$8,492$16,575$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201520152015201520152006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesES
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300  
5-speed automatic     $900
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents     $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass     $15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Rear spoiler    $200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
Cassette player     $50
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights    $50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50 
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100 
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50 
Total Value of Features$3,180$4,630$3,480$4,655$4,605$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$465$1,915$765$1,940$1,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-435-1,789-714-1,808-1,7600

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20152006
Model3-SeriesES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in107.1 in
Length182.5 in191.1 in
Width71.3 in71.3 in
Height56.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,411 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 330

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

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