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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: $41,879

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $4,976

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,757

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $6,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelES1-Series
Trim350135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $34,120 $39,300
Base Invoice $30,253 $36,335
Xenon HID headlights 815  
Premium Plus Package 2,480  
Rear side airbags 250  
Navigation system 2,650  
Rear spoiler 299  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 380
Technology Package   2,350
Premium Package   2,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
7-speed automated manual   450
Xenon HID headlights 652  
Premium Plus Package 2,058  
Rear side airbags 200  
Navigation system 2,230  
Rear spoiler 199  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 345
Technology Package   2,140
Premium Package   2,185
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
7-speed automated manual   430
Options (change) 6,994 6,630
Options (change) 5,739 6,055
Destination 765 925
Total Price $41,879 $46,855
Total Invoice $36,757 $43,315

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,236
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,786
Model Year20082013
ModelES1-Series
Trim350135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine272hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/40-18
Total Price$41,879$46,855
Adjustments for Features-2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,619$46,855
Total Invoice$36,757$43,315
Adjustments for Features-2280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,529$43,315

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20082013
ModelES1-Series
Trim350135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,715$3,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2280

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20082013
ModelES1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.3 in104.7 in
Length191.1 in172.2 in
Width71.1 in68.8 in
Height57.1 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,439 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 135i

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80072%
Total Not Requested31528%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested178086%
Total Not Requested30014%

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