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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: $37,955

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $8,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,386

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $10,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015201520152015
ModelES3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim330328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,300 $37,500 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150 $62,000
Base Invoice $28,640 $35,180 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820 $57,720
Xenon HID headlights 640          
Stability control 650          
Navigation system 2,200 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Heated front seats 640 500 500 500 500  
Sunshade, rear, power 210 575 575 575 575 575
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Steering-linked headlights   900 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550 550
Sunroof   1,050 1,050     0
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Wood trim           0
Xenon HID headlights 512          
Stability control 520          
Navigation system 1,843 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Heated front seats 512 455 455 455 455  
Sunshade, rear, power 168 525 525 525 525 525
Adaptive dampers - electrical 496 910 910 910 910 910
Steering-linked headlights   820 820      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500 500
Sunroof   955 955     0
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 865
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 4,960 8,175 8,175 6,225 6,225 3,075
Options (change) 4,051 7,440 7,440 5,665 5,665 2,800
Destination 695 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $37,955 $46,670 $48,170 $50,970 $57,370 $66,070
Total Invoice $33,386 $43,615 $44,995 $47,590 $53,480 $61,515

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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: $8,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,794
Model Year200620152015201520152015
ModelES3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim330328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp V6240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H425hp I6
TransmissionA5M6T8M6T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$37,955$46,670$48,170$50,970$57,370$66,070
Adjustments for Features0-465-1,915-765-1,940-1,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,955$46,205$46,255$50,205$55,430$64,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50$4,000$9,225$17,975
Total Invoice$33,386$43,615$44,995$47,590$53,480$61,515
Adjustments for Features0-435-1,789-714-1,808-1,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,386$43,180$43,206$46,876$51,672$59,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$26$3,696$8,492$16,575

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200620152015201520152015
ModelES3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim330328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900     
6-speed manual $150 $150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300 
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Rear seat pass-through$100     
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100     
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Bodyside moldings$75     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler     $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
Cassette player$50     
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights     $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300     
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300
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
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50
Total Value of Features$2,715$3,180$4,630$3,480$4,655$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$465$1,915$765$1,940$1,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-435-1,789-714-1,808-1,760

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062015
ModelES3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in110.6 in
Length191.1 in182.5 in
Width71.3 in71.3 in
Height57.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,411 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45063%
Total Not Requested-45037%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%

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