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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: $46,158

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $5,837

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,012

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $4,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelX3ES
TrimxDrive35i350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,700 $37,700
Base Invoice $39,465 $35,314
Premium Package 3,450  
Navigation system 2,150  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
App support 250  
Heated front seats 500  
Rearview camera 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Navigation Package   1,795
Rain-sensing wipers   155
Ultra Luxury Package   2,935
Xenon HID headlights   565
Alloy wheels, optional design   110
Power trunk closer   400
Heated steering wheel   450
Rear spoiler   319
Cargo mat   105
Bodyside moldings   199
Premium Package 3,140  
Navigation system 1,955  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 460
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
App support 230  
Heated front seats 455  
Rearview camera 365  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Navigation Package   1,660
Rain-sensing wipers   144
Ultra Luxury Package   2,699
Xenon HID headlights   521
Alloy wheels, optional design   100
Power trunk closer   368
Heated steering wheel   416
Rear spoiler   209
Cargo mat   65
Bodyside moldings   131
Options (change) 8,400 7,533
Options (change) 7,650 6,773
Destination 895 925
Total Price $51,995 $46,158
Total Invoice $48,010 $43,012

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,097
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,391
Model Year20122015
ModelX3ES
TrimxDrive35i350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6268hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$51,995$46,158
Adjustments for Features-1,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,255$46,158
Total Invoice$48,010$43,012
Adjustments for Features-1,6070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,403$43,012

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122015
ModelX3ES
TrimxDrive35i350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$6,580$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6070

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122015
ModelX3ES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in111.0 in
Length183.0 in192.7 in
Width74.1 in71.7 in
Height65.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested159063%
Total Not Requested92537%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested182570%
Total Not Requested77530%

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