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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: $44,650

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $1,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,984

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $1,006

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelES3-Series3-Series
Trim350328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,120 $32,700 $39,300
Base Invoice $30,253 $30,085 $36,155
Premium Plus Package 2,480    
Rear side airbags 250    
Xenon HID headlights 815    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,250    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 350 350
Sunshade, rear, power 210 575 575
Adaptive cruise control 2,600 2,400 2,400
Premium Package   3,350 2,650
Steering-linked headlights   800  
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Proximity key   500 500
Heated front seats   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Premium Plus Package 2,058    
Rear side airbags 200    
Xenon HID headlights 652    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,408    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 320 320
Sunshade, rear, power 168 525 525
Adaptive cruise control 2,080 2,135 2,135
Premium Package   3,050 2,410
Steering-linked headlights   730  
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Proximity key   455 455
Heated front seats   455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Options (change) 11,105 11,125 9,625
Options (change) 8,966 10,080 8,710
Destination 765 825 825
Total Price $45,990 $44,650 $49,750
Total Invoice $39,984 $40,990 $45,690

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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: $1,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,362
Model Year200820082008
ModelES3-Series3-Series
Trim350328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14?, 10300, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$45,990$44,650$49,750
Adjustments for Features-2,7100-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,280$44,650$49,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,850
Total Invoice$39,984$40,990$45,690
Adjustments for Features-2,3560-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,628$40,990$45,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,470

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200820082008
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 
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
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  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats$75  
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  
Total Value of Features$4,415$1,705$1,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,710$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3560-230

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082008
ModelES3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in108.7 in
Length191.1 in178.2 in
Width71.1 in71.5 in
Height57.1 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft312.0 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 tire75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested157572%
Total Not Requested62528%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested230081%
Total Not Requested55019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%

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