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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: $48,970

Lexus ES 350 Luxury   
Difference: $2,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162020202020202020202020202020
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesESESESESESESES
Trim328i328d330e340i350300h350 Luxury300h Luxury350 Ultra Luxury300h Ultra Luxury350 F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800 $39,900 $41,760 $42,755 $44,615 $43,750 $45,610 $44,635
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950              
Premium Package 2,450 2,450 2,450                
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950              
Lighting Package 800 800 800 800              
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700              
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550              
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450              
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500              
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200              
Ultra Luxury Package         8,520 7,980          
Navigation Package             1,495 1,495 1,495 1,495 1,495
Luxury Package             3,695 3,695 3,695 3,695 3,695
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775              
Premium Package 2,230 2,230 2,230                
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865              
Lighting Package 730 730 730 730              
Driver Assistance Plus 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545              
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500              
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320              
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455              
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090              
Ultra Luxury Package         7,847 7,350          
Navigation Package             1,384 1,384 1,384 1,384 1,384
Luxury Package             3,397 3,397 3,397 3,397 3,397
Options (change) 12,125 12,125 12,125 9,675 8,520 7,980 5,190 5,190 5,190 5,190 5,190
Options (change) 11,035 11,035 11,035 8,805 7,847 7,350 4,781 4,781 4,781 4,781 4,781
Destination 995 995 995 995 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $51,470 $52,970 $52,819 $56,470 $49,445 $50,765 $48,970 $50,830 $49,965 $51,825 $50,850

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus ES 350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus ES 350 Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,659
Model Year20162016201620162020202020202020202020202020
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesESESESESESESES
Trim328i328d330e340i350300h350 Luxury300h Luxury350 Ultra Luxury300h Ultra Luxury350 F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp I4 PiH320hp I6302hp V6176hp I4 H302hp V6176hp I4 H302hp V6176hp I4 H302hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8M6T8CVT-6T8CVT-6T8CVT-6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9835, 15835, 15?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$51,470$52,970$52,819$56,470$49,445$50,765$48,970$50,830$49,965$51,825$50,850
Adjustments for Features-1,665-1,765-1,790-515-1,600-1,425-2250-2250-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,805$51,205$51,029$55,955$47,845$49,340$48,745$50,830$49,740$51,825$50,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,400$1,224$6,150$0$1,495$900$2,985$1,895$3,980$2,780

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162016201620162020202020202020202020202020
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesESESESESESESES
Trim328i328d330e340i350300h350 Luxury300h Luxury350 Ultra Luxury300h Ultra Luxury350 F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 $1300 $1300 $1300 $1300
6-speed manual   $150       
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100 $1100 $1100 
RWD$0$0$0$0       
FWD    $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600$600$600$600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850       
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100       
Heated steering wheel    $100$100     
Power trunk closer    $350$350     
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125$125     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500       
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150       
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags    $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera    $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150       
Vehicle health reports    $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150       
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50       
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15       
Rear air vents    $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150       
Residual heat$50$50$50$50       
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0        
8 kWh battery pack  $0        
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 $150     
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0       
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0       
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25 $25 $25 $25
Panoramic sunroof    $1200      
Rear spoiler     $200     
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 $900$900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0       
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200       
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150       
Media drive$15$15$15$15       
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0       
S Voice support$0$0$0$0       
Satellite radio    $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250       
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250     
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0       
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75       
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75       
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25        
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50       
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150       
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300       
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150       
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50       
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50       
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150     
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150       
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150       
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100       
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100       
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100     
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350$350$350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels    $350      
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100        
Total Value of Features$7,255$7,355$7,380$6,105$7,190$7,015$5,815$5,590$5,815$5,590$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,665$1,765$1,790$515$1,600$1,425$225$0$225$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,552-1,645-1,658-480-287-235-270-260-26

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162020
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 Weight3,431 lb.3,650 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 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested140068%
Total Not Requested65032%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
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
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested140068%
Total Not Requested65032%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
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
BMW 3-Series 330e

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested140068%
Total Not Requested65032%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
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
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
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 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
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 headlights250Yes
Surround sound250No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
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 Requested327562%
Total Not Requested202538%

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 headlights250Yes
Surround sound250No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
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 Requested327566%
Total Not Requested172534%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350 Luxury

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
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested247586%
Total Not Requested40014%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h Luxury

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
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested247586%
Total Not Requested40014%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350 Ultra Luxury

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
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested247586%
Total Not Requested40014%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h Ultra Luxury

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
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested247586%
Total Not Requested40014%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350 F Sport

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
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested247586%
Total Not Requested40014%

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