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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: $45,536

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $4,684

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920202020
ModelES3-Series3-Series
Trim350330iM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,320 $40,750 $54,000
Premium Plus Package 1,280    
Rear side airbags 250    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,250    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 750 750
Xenon HID headlights 815    
Satellite radio 486    
Adaptive cruise control 2,600    
Sunshade, rear, power 210 575 575
Navigation system   1,700 1,700
Convenience Tier   1,750  
Luxury Design   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200
Premium Plus Package 1,152    
Rear side airbags 200    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,408    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 690 690
Xenon HID headlights 652    
Satellite radio 389    
Adaptive cruise control 2,080    
Sunshade, rear, power 168 530 530
Navigation system   1,565 1,565
Convenience Tier   1,610  
Luxury Design   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505
Heated front seats   460 460
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105 1,105
Options (change) 10,391 8,475 6,725
Options (change) 8,449 7,800 6,190
Destination 825 995 995
Total Price $45,536 $50,220 $61,720

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus ES 350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,294
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,054
Model Year200920202020
ModelES3-Series3-Series
Trim350330iM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6255hp I4382hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$45,536$50,220$61,720
Adjustments for Features0-1,390-1,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,536$48,830$60,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,250

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200920202020
ModelES3-Series3-Series
Trim350330iM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $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
Steering-linked headlights$150  
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$5,265$6,655$6,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,390$1,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-243-191

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092020
ModelES3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.2 in
Length191.1 in185.7 in
Width71.1 in71.9 in
Height57.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.3,590 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft316.9 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 mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested150068%
Total Not Requested70032%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

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%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
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 Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
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

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%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
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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