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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: $47,914

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $7,931

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,483

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $10,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelX3ES
TrimxDrive35i350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,800 $34,120
Base Invoice $43,735 $30,253
Premium Package 2,200  
Driver Assistance Package 950  
Navigation system 1,950  
Text dictation 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Adaptive cruise control   2,600
Ultra Luxury Package   5,380
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,250
Rear spoiler   299
Premium Package 2,000  
Driver Assistance Package 865  
Navigation system 1,775  
Text dictation 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Obstacle detection, rear   400
Adaptive cruise control   2,080
Ultra Luxury Package   4,378
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,408
Rear spoiler   199
Options (change) 8,050 13,029
Options (change) 7,325 10,465
Destination 995 765
Total Price $55,845 $47,914
Total Invoice $52,055 $41,483

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,276
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,233
Model Year20162008
ModelX3ES
TrimxDrive35i350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6272hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$55,845$47,914
Adjustments for Features-4,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,190$47,914
Total Invoice$52,055$41,483
Adjustments for Features-4,3390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,716$41,483

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162008
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags $300
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$9,520$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3390

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162008
ModelX3ES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in109.3 in
Length183.8 in191.1 in
Width74.1 in71.1 in
Height66.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,230 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft314.7 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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
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%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear side airbags300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
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 mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested252569%
Total Not Requested115031%
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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