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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: $4,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,386

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $6,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201620162016201620162016
ModelES3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim330320i328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,300 $33,150 $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800 $63,500
Base Invoice $28,640 $31,180 $35,960 $37,340 $40,885 $42,815 $59,100
Stability control 650            
Xenon HID headlights 640            
Navigation system 2,200 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Heated front seats 640 500 500 500 500 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620           1,000
Sunshade, rear, power 210   575 575 575 575 575
Premium Package   3,100 2,450 2,450 2,450    
LED headlights   700          
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Wood trim   500         0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550 550 550
Track Handling Package     2,300     1,700  
Run-flat tire delete           0  
Sunroof             0
Stability control 520            
Xenon HID headlights 512            
Navigation system 1,843 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775  
Heated front seats 512 455 455 455 455 455  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 496           910
Sunshade, rear, power 168   525 525 525 525 525
Premium Package   2,820 2,230 2,230 2,230    
LED headlights   635          
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 865
Wood trim   455         0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500 500 500
Track Handling Package     2,095     1,545  
Run-flat tire delete           0  
Sunroof             0
Options (change) 4,960 8,750 9,775 7,475 7,475 6,725 3,075
Options (change) 4,051 7,960 8,900 6,805 6,805 6,120 2,800
Destination 695 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $37,955 $42,895 $49,120 $48,320 $48,169 $53,520 $67,570
Total Invoice $33,386 $40,135 $45,855 $45,140 $44,684 $49,930 $62,895

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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: $4,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,986
Model Year2006201620162016201620162016
ModelES3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim330320i328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp V6180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionA5M6T8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-17225/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$37,955$42,895$49,120$48,320$48,169$53,520$67,570
Adjustments for Features0-815-3,240-2,990-3,015-2,090-2,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,955$42,080$45,880$45,330$45,154$51,430$64,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,800$3,250$3,074$9,350$22,800
Total Invoice$33,386$40,135$45,855$45,140$44,684$49,930$62,895
Adjustments for Features0-763-3,025-2,793-2,797-1,950-2,504
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,386$39,372$42,830$42,347$41,887$47,980$60,391
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,458$2,975$2,515$8,608$21,019

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2006201620162016201620162016
ModelES3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim330320i328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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$1300  
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 $225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0  $0 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150 $150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$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$15
Rear air vents$100      
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0  
8 kWh battery pack    $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0  $0 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  $0$0
Rear spoiler      $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100
Cassette player$50      
CD changer, in-dash$325      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound      $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights      $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights      $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500     $500
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$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150      
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100      
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500  $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching      $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,665$4,480$6,905$6,655$6,680$5,755$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$815$3,240$2,990$3,015$2,090$2,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-763-3,025-2,793-2,797-1,950-2,504

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062016
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.3,431 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 320i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested210069%
Total Not Requested95031%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90032%
Total Not Requested190068%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
225/45YR18 tires200No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90032%
Total Not Requested190068%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90032%
Total Not Requested190068%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
225/45YR18 tires200No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45036%
Total Not Requested-45064%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%

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