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BMW X3 vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,399

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $3,361

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,076

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $3,859

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelX3ES
TrimxDrive30i350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,400 $36,725
Base Invoice $36,250 $33,299
Premium Package 2,800  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Obstacle detection, rear 700 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Rear side airbags 385  
Heated front seats 500  
Navigation system 1,800 2,465
Ultra Luxury Package   3,535
Rear spoiler   299
Premium Package 2,550  
Xenon HID headlights 730  
Obstacle detection, rear 635 430
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Rear side airbags 350  
Heated front seats 455  
Navigation system 1,640 2,233
Ultra Luxury Package   3,040
Rear spoiler   199
Options (change) 7,535 6,799
Options (change) 6,860 5,902
Destination 825 875
Total Price $47,760 $44,399
Total Invoice $43,935 $40,076

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,271
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,776
Model Year20092011
ModelX3ES
TrimxDrive30i350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I6268hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 1086, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$47,760$44,399
Adjustments for Features-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,670$44,399
Total Invoice$43,935$40,076
Adjustments for Features-830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,852$40,076

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092011
ModelX3ES
TrimxDrive30i350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Skid plate (one)$50 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Satellite radio $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats $75
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,655$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$90$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-830

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092011
ModelX3ES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.1 in109.3 in
Length179.7 in191.1 in
Width73.0 in71.1 in
Height66.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested115058%
Total Not Requested85042%

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