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Lexus ES vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,015

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $26,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,416

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $27,074

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelES3-Series
Trim330M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,300 $55,400
Base Invoice $28,640 $51,150
Stability control 650  
Xenon HID headlights 640  
Navigation system 2,200 2,100
Heated front seats 640 500
Sunshade, rear, power 210 575
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620 1,000
Polished alloy wheels 2,060  
Premium Package   2,000
245/35ZR19   1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   1,050
Rear spoiler   0
Stability control 520  
Xenon HID headlights 512  
Navigation system 1,843 1,910
Heated front seats 512 455
Sunshade, rear, power 168 525
Adaptive dampers - electrical 496 910
Polished alloy wheels 1,030  
Premium Package   1,820
245/35ZR19   1,090
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   955
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 7,020 8,975
Options (change) 5,081 8,165
Destination 695 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $40,015 $66,550
Total Invoice $34,416 $61,490

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 330
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,746
Model Year20062010
ModelES3-Series
Trim330M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp V6414hp V8
TransmissionA5M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/35-19
Total Price$40,015$66,550
Adjustments for Features0-355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,015$66,195
Total Invoice$34,416$61,490
Adjustments for Features0-328
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,416$61,162

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062010
ModelES3-Series
Trim330M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,490$2,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-328

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062010
ModelES3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in108.7 in
Length191.1 in178.2 in
Width71.3 in71.5 in
Height57.3 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
245/35ZR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/35ZR19 tires200No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
265/35ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

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