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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: $5,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,386

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $7,569

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201720172017201720172017
ModelES3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim330320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,300 $33,450 $40,250 $38,750 $44,100 $47,900 $64,000
Base Invoice $28,640 $31,790 $38,115 $36,720 $41,695 $45,225 $60,200
Xenon HID headlights 640            
Stability control 650            
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         700  
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)   700 700 700 700 700 700
Track Handling Package       2,300      
M Sport Package           0  
Sunroof             0
Xenon HID headlights 512            
Stability control 520            
Navigation system 1,843 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775  
Heated front seats 512 460 460 460 460 460  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 496         645  
Sunshade, rear, power 168   530 530 530 530 530
Premium Package   2,850 2,255 2,255 2,255    
LED headlights   645          
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875
Wood trim   460         0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645 645 645 645 645
Track Handling Package       2,115      
M Sport Package           0  
Sunroof             0
Options (change) 4,960 8,900 7,625 9,925 7,625 5,875 2,225
Options (change) 4,051 8,170 7,000 9,115 7,000 5,390 2,050
Destination 695 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $37,955 $43,345 $48,870 $49,670 $48,719 $54,770 $67,220
Total Invoice $33,386 $40,955 $46,110 $46,830 $45,689 $51,610 $63,245

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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: $4,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,870
Model Year2006201720172017201720172017
ModelES3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim330320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp V6180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp 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)215/60-16225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$37,955$43,345$48,870$49,670$48,719$54,770$67,220
Adjustments for Features0-740-2,915-3,165-2,940-2,040-2,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,955$42,605$45,955$46,505$45,779$52,730$64,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,350$3,900$3,174$10,125$22,000
Total Invoice$33,386$40,955$46,110$46,830$45,689$51,610$63,245
Adjustments for Features0-699-2,750-2,984-2,757-1,922-2,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,386$40,256$43,360$43,846$42,932$49,688$60,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,104$3,590$2,676$9,432$20,529

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2006201720172017201720172017
ModelES3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim330320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
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   
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$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 
3.5 kW onboard charger    $0  
8 kWh battery pack    $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $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
Rear spoiler      $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0$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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75      
Cornering lights      $50
Fog lights$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$3,740$4,480$6,655$6,905$6,680$5,780$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$740$2,915$3,165$2,940$2,040$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-699-2,750-2,984-2,757-1,922-2,460

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062017
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.3,502 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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
Total Requested202568%
Total Not Requested95032%
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90032%
Total Not Requested190068%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested4500%
Total Not Requested-450100%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%

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