BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2015 Lexus ES Lexus ES 2021

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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: $50,915

Lexus ES 300h   
Difference: $10,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015202120212021
Model3-SeriesESESES
TrimActiveHybrid 3300h300h Luxury300h Ultra Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,150 $41,910 $47,110 $50,910
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    
Luxury Package     3,695 3,695
Navigation Package     1,495 1,495
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    
Luxury Package     3,397 3,397
Navigation Package     1,384 1,384
Options (change) 10,275 7,980 5,190 5,190
Options (change) 9,350 7,350 4,781 4,781
Destination 995 1,025 1,025 1,025
Total Price $61,420 $50,915 $53,325 $57,125

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus ES 300h
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus ES 300h Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,600
Model Year2015202120212021
Model3-SeriesESESES
TrimActiveHybrid 3300h300h Luxury300h Ultra Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp I6 H176hp I4 H176hp I4 H176hp I4 H
TransmissionT8CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG43/44 MPG43/44 MPG43/44 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9835, 15?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$61,420$50,915$53,325$57,125
Adjustments for Features-815-1,42500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,605$49,490$53,325$57,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,835$7,635

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2015202120212021
Model3-SeriesESESES
TrimActiveHybrid 3300h300h Luxury300h Ultra Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power trunk closer $350  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Residual heat$50   
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
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$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250  
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$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$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Total Value of Features$6,255$6,865$5,440$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$815$1,425$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-759-23400

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20152021
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 Weight3,910 lb.3,730 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 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
LED headlights250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Surround sound250No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
App support0Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested302561%
Total Not Requested197539%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h Luxury

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
LED headlights250No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested222577%
Total Not Requested65023%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h Ultra Luxury

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
LED headlights250No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested222577%
Total Not Requested65023%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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