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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: $37,335

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $10,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620202020
ModelES3-Series3-Series
Trim330330iM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,300 $40,750 $54,000
Xenon HID headlights 640    
Stability control 650    
Navigation system 2,200 1,700 1,700
Heated front seats 640 500 500
Sunshade, rear, power 210 575 575
Convenience Tier   1,750  
Luxury Design   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Xenon HID headlights 512    
Stability control 520    
Navigation system 1,843 1,565 1,565
Heated front seats 512 460 460
Sunshade, rear, power 168 530 530
Convenience Tier   1,610  
Luxury Design   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335
Options (change) 4,340 6,525 4,775
Options (change) 3,555 6,005 4,395
Destination 695 995 995
Total Price $37,335 $48,270 $59,770

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus ES 330
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,842
Model Year200620202020
ModelES3-Series3-Series
Trim330330iM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp V6255hp I4382hp I6
TransmissionA5T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$37,335$48,270$59,770
Adjustments for Features0-3,540-3,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,335$44,730$55,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,250

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200620202020
ModelES3-Series3-Series
Trim330330iM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$2,865$6,405$6,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,540$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-513-342

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062020
ModelES3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in112.2 in
Length191.1 in185.7 in
Width71.3 in71.9 in
Height57.3 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,590 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.8 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft316.9 ft3

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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
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Convenience Tier
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
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

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
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

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