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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: $49,038

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $14,307

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,684

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $13,901

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelX3ES
TrimM40i350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,300 $38,900
Base Invoice $51,180 $36,438
Driving Assistance Package 900  
Premium Tier 2,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Temporary spare tire 150  
Leather seating surfaces 1,700  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 350  
Sunshades, second row 250  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Ultra Luxury Package   8,520
Rear spoiler   319
Bodyside moldings   199
Cargo mat   105
Driving Assistance Package 830  
Premium Tier 2,715  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Temporary spare tire 140  
Leather seating surfaces 1,565  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 320  
Sunshades, second row 230  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105  
Ultra Luxury Package   7,847
Rear spoiler   209
Bodyside moldings   130
Cargo mat   65
Options (change) 8,050 9,143
Options (change) 7,410 8,251
Destination 995 995
Total Price $63,345 $49,038
Total Invoice $59,585 $45,684

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,467
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,348
Model Year20182018
ModelX3ES
TrimM40i350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine355hp I6268hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19215/55-17
Total Price$63,345$49,038
Adjustments for Features-4,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,505$49,038
Total Invoice$59,585$45,684
Adjustments for Features-4,5530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,032$45,684

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182018
ModelX3ES
TrimM40i350
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 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
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 automatic controls$250 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,055$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5530

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182018
ModelX3ES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.8 in111.0 in
Length185.9 in192.7 in
Width74.4 in71.7 in
Height66.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,230 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 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 Legroom36.4 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
28.7 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested105048%
Total Not Requested111552%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power trunk closer350Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Surround sound250No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Wood trim300Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested422580%
Total Not Requested107520%

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