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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: $4,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,386

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $6,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620162006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesES
Trim320i328i328d330e340iM3330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,150 $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800 $63,500 $32,300
Base Invoice $31,180 $35,960 $37,340 $40,885 $42,815 $59,100 $28,640
Premium Package 3,100 2,450 2,450 2,450      
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950   2,200
LED headlights 700            
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500   640
Wood trim 500         0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550  
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575 575 575 210
Track Handling Package   2,300     1,700    
Run-flat tire delete         0    
Sunroof           0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical           1,000 620
Stability control             650
Xenon HID headlights             640
Premium Package 2,820 2,230 2,230 2,230      
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775   1,843
LED headlights 635            
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455   512
Wood trim 455         0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 865  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500 500  
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525 525 525 525 168
Track Handling Package   2,095     1,545    
Run-flat tire delete         0    
Sunroof           0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical           910 496
Stability control             520
Xenon HID headlights             512
Options (change) 8,750 9,775 7,475 7,475 6,725 3,075 4,960
Options (change) 7,960 8,900 6,805 6,805 6,120 2,800 4,051
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0
Total Price $42,895 $49,120 $48,320 $48,169 $53,520 $67,570 $37,955
Total Invoice $40,135 $45,855 $45,140 $44,684 $49,930 $62,895 $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: $4,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,986
Model Year2016201620162016201620162006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesES
Trim320i328i328d330e340iM3330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6218hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8M6M6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 1686, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18215/60-16
Total Price$42,895$49,120$48,320$48,169$53,520$67,570$37,955
Adjustments for Features-815-3,240-2,990-3,015-2,090-2,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,080$45,880$45,330$45,154$51,430$64,880$37,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,800$3,250$3,074$9,350$22,800$0
Total Invoice$40,135$45,855$45,140$44,684$49,930$62,895$33,386
Adjustments for Features-763-3,025-2,793-2,797-1,950-2,5040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,372$42,830$42,347$41,887$47,980$60,391$33,386
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,458$2,975$2,515$8,608$21,019$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2016201620162016201620162006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesES
Trim320i328i328d330e340iM3330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300   
5-speed automatic      $900
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0  $0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150 $150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$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$15 
Rear air vents      $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass      $15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0   
8 kWh battery pack   $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0  $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings      $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  $0$0 
Rear spoiler     $200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Cassette player      $50
CD changer, in-dash      $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound     $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights     $50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights     $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
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$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat      $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  $500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100   
Total Value of Features$4,480$6,905$6,655$6,680$5,755$6,355$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$815$3,240$2,990$3,015$2,090$2,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-763-3,025-2,793-2,797-1,950-2,5040

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162006
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 Weight3,431 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 320i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested210069%
Total Not Requested95031%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90032%
Total Not Requested190068%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90032%
Total Not Requested190068%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90032%
Total Not Requested190068%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%

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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