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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: $42,020

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $5,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,349

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $4,526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelES1-Series
Trim350135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,725 $39,300
Base Invoice $34,400 $36,335
Xenon HID headlights 815  
Navigation system 2,465 2,150
Heated front seats 640 500
Obstacle detection, rear 500 380
BMW Assist   650
Premium Package   1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Proximity key   500
7-speed automated manual   450
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Xenon HID headlights 749  
Navigation system 2,277 1,955
Heated front seats 588 455
Obstacle detection, rear 460 345
BMW Assist   590
Premium Package   1,595
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Proximity key   455
7-speed automated manual   430
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 4,420 7,280
Options (change) 4,074 6,645
Destination 875 895
Total Price $42,020 $47,475
Total Invoice $39,349 $43,875

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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: $5,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,699
Model Year20122012
ModelES1-Series
Trim350135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/40-18
Total Price$42,020$47,475
Adjustments for Features-1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,835$47,475
Total Invoice$39,349$43,875
Adjustments for Features-1730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,176$43,875

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20122012
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
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
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$3,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1730

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20122012
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
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%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested32587%
Total Not Requested5013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested138087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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