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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: $41,090

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $4,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,099

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $6,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720122012
ModelES3-Series3-Series
Trim350328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,470 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $29,676 $32,290 $39,190
Premium Plus Package 2,480    
Rear side airbags 250    
Navigation system 2,650    
Xenon HID headlights 815    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 750 750
Sunshade, rear, power 210 575 575
Premium Package   3,600 1,900
Technology Package   2,550 2,550
Steering-linked headlights   900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Rearview camera   400 400
Premium Plus Package 2,058    
Rear side airbags 200    
Navigation system 2,230    
Xenon HID headlights 652    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 685 685
Sunshade, rear, power 168 525 525
Premium Package   3,275 1,730
Technology Package   2,320 2,320
Steering-linked headlights   820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Rearview camera   365 365
Options (change) 6,905 9,825 7,225
Options (change) 5,708 8,945 6,580
Destination 715 895 895
Total Price $41,090 $45,620 $50,520
Total Invoice $36,099 $42,130 $46,665

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,765
Model Year200720122012
ModelES3-Series3-Series
Trim350328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$41,090$45,620$50,520
Adjustments for Features-8350-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,255$45,620$50,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,600
Total Invoice$36,099$42,130$46,665
Adjustments for Features-7340-277
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,365$42,130$46,388
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,258

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200720122012
ModelES3-Series3-Series
Trim350328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags$300  
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
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Wood trim$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$3,040$2,205$2,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$835$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-7340-277

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20072012
ModelES3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.6 in
Length191.1 in182.5 in
Width71.1 in71.3 in
Height57.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.3,407 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire225No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested157567%
Total Not Requested77533%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested335088%
Total Not Requested45012%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested39036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested39036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140090%
Total Not Requested15010%

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