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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: $50,795

Lexus ES 300h   
Difference: $10,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,516

Lexus ES 300h   
Difference: $9,649

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
Model3-SeriesES
TrimActiveHybrid 3300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,150 $41,820
Base Invoice $46,820 $39,171
Premium Package 2,200  
Driver Assistance Package 950  
Navigation system 2,150  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Heated front seats 500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Ultra Luxury Package   7,980
Premium Package 2,000  
Driver Assistance Package 865  
Navigation system 1,955  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Heated front seats 455  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090  
Ultra Luxury Package   7,350
Options (change) 10,275 7,980
Options (change) 9,350 7,350
Destination 995 995
Total Price $61,420 $50,795
Total Invoice $57,165 $47,516

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 300h
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,220
Model Year20152018
Model3-SeriesES
TrimActiveHybrid 3300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp I6 H156hp I4 H
TransmissionT8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG40/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$61,420$50,795
Adjustments for Features0-610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,420$50,185
Total Invoice$57,165$47,516
Adjustments for Features0-571
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,165$46,945

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20152018
Model3-SeriesES
TrimActiveHybrid 3300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power trunk closer $350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$5,980$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-571

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20152018
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 Weight3,910 lb.3,638 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 ActiveHybrid 3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%

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 wheel100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250No
Surround sound250No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested302561%
Total Not Requested197539%

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