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Lexus ES vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,775

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $4,104

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,945

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $1,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelES1-Series1-Series
Trim350128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $34,120 $29,450 $36,350
Base Invoice $30,253 $27,295 $33,640
Premium Plus Package 2,480    
Rear side airbags 250    
Xenon HID headlights 815    
Navigation system 2,650 2,100 2,100
Obstacle detection, rear 500   350
Rear spoiler 299    
Premium Package   2,650 1,950
Convenience Package   1,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500  
Cold Weather Package     600
Proximity key     500
Premium Plus Package 2,058    
Rear side airbags 200    
Xenon HID headlights 652    
Navigation system 2,230 1,910 1,910
Obstacle detection, rear 400   320
Rear spoiler 199    
Premium Package   2,410 1,775
Convenience Package   1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455  
Cold Weather Package     545
Proximity key     455
Options (change) 6,994 7,450 6,050
Options (change) 5,739 6,775 5,505
Destination 765 875 875
Total Price $41,879 $37,775 $43,275
Total Invoice $36,757 $34,945 $40,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,144
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $92
Model Year200820112011
ModelES1-Series1-Series
Trim350128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine272hp V6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$41,879$37,775$43,275
Adjustments for Features-1,9600-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,919$37,775$42,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,150
Total Invoice$36,757$34,945$40,020
Adjustments for Features-1,7200-324
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,037$34,945$39,696
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,751

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year200820112011
ModelES1-Series1-Series
Trim350128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100
Second-row low console $100$100
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50$50
Headlight washers  $50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,915$1,955$2,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,960$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7200-324

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20082011
ModelES1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.3 in104.7 in
Length191.1 in171.7 in
Width71.1 in68.8 in
Height57.1 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

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 mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested157572%
Total Not Requested62528%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested283082%
Total Not Requested62518%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested163072%
Total Not Requested62528%

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