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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: $38,125

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $3,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,265

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $4,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelES1-Series1-Series
Trim350128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,725 $29,450 $36,350
Base Invoice $34,400 $27,295 $33,640
Xenon HID headlights 815    
Navigation system 2,465 2,100 2,100
Heated front seats 640 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 500   350
Premium Package   2,650 1,950
Convenience Package   1,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Cold Weather Package     600
Proximity key     500
Xenon HID headlights 749    
Navigation system 2,277 1,910 1,910
Heated front seats 588 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 460   320
Premium Package   2,410 1,775
Convenience Package   1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Cold Weather Package     545
Proximity key     455
Options (change) 4,420 7,800 6,400
Options (change) 4,074 7,095 5,825
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $42,020 $38,125 $43,625
Total Invoice $39,349 $35,265 $40,340

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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: $2,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,600
Model Year201220112011
ModelES1-Series1-Series
Trim350128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine268hp 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$42,020$38,125$43,625
Adjustments for Features-1,5850-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,435$38,125$43,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,150
Total Invoice$39,349$35,265$40,340
Adjustments for Features-1,4840-324
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,865$35,265$40,016
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,751

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201220112011
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 
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$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
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
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
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$3,715$2,130$2,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,585$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4840-324

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20122011
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
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested290584%
Total Not Requested55016%
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 information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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?
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested170576%
Total Not Requested55024%

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