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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: $45,536

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $4,784

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,048

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $7,412

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesES
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340i350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $34,320
Base Invoice $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $30,774
Shadow Sport Design 600 600 600    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750 500
Convenience Tier 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 210
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Premium Plus Package         1,280
Rear side airbags         250
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         4,250
Xenon HID headlights         815
Satellite radio         486
Adaptive cruise control         2,600
Shadow Sport Design 550 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690 690 690 400
Convenience Tier 1,610 1,610 1,610    
Navigation system 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505  
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530 530 530 168
Heated front seats 460 460 460 460  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105  
Premium Plus Package         1,152
Rear side airbags         200
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         3,408
Xenon HID headlights         652
Satellite radio         389
Adaptive cruise control         2,080
Options (change) 9,075 9,075 9,075 6,725 10,391
Options (change) 8,350 8,350 8,350 6,190 8,449
Destination 995 995 995 995 825
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $51,820 $50,320 $51,669 $56,670 $45,536
Total Invoice $49,455 $47,460 $48,434 $53,390 $40,048

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,569
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,989
Model Year20182018201820182009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesES
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340i350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6272hp V6
TransmissionT8M6T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$51,820$50,320$51,669$56,670$45,536
Adjustments for Features-1,465-215-1,490-1,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,355$50,105$50,179$55,055$45,536
Cost Above Minimum$250$0$74$4,950$0
Total Invoice$49,455$47,460$48,434$53,390$40,048
Adjustments for Features-1,398-203-1,397-1,5220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,057$47,257$47,037$51,868$40,048
Cost Above Minimum$1,020$220$0$4,831$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182018201820182009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesES
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340i350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300 
6-speed manual $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rear side airbags    $300
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0  
8 kWh battery pack  $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
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
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
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
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100  
Total Value of Features$6,755$5,505$6,780$6,905$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,465$215$1,490$1,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,398-203-1,397-1,5220

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182009
Model3-SeriesES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in109.3 in
Length182.5 in191.1 in
Width71.3 in71.1 in
Height56.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,502 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

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 support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested150068%
Total Not Requested70032%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%

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