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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: $42,490

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $1,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,910

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $109

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020062006
ModelES3-Series3-Series
Trim350325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,175 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $31,892 $28,300 $33,485
Xenon HID headlights 815    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,065    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 350 350
Heated front seats 640 500 500
Sunshade, rear, power 210 575 575
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 2,200 2,200
Premium Package   2,900 2,200
Steering-linked headlights   800  
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Proximity key   500 500
Satellite radio   595 595
Xenon HID headlights 652    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,320    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 320 320
Heated front seats 512 455 455
Sunshade, rear, power 168 525 525
Adaptive cruise control 1,200 2,000 2,000
Premium Package   2,640 2,000
Steering-linked headlights   730  
Navigation system   1,820 1,820
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
Proximity key   455 455
Satellite radio   540 540
Options (change) 7,730 10,895 9,395
Options (change) 6,252 9,915 8,545
Destination 875 695 695
Total Price $43,780 $42,490 $46,690
Total Invoice $39,019 $38,910 $42,725

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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: $1,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,039
Model Year201020062006
ModelES3-Series3-Series
Trim350325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$43,780$42,490$46,690
Adjustments for Features-2,4100-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,370$42,490$46,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950
Total Invoice$39,019$38,910$42,725
Adjustments for Features-2,1480-229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,871$38,910$42,496
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,586

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201020062006
ModelES3-Series3-Series
Trim350325i330i
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  
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 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
Surround sound$250 $250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Floor mats$75  
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$4,040$1,630$1,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,410$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1480-229

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102006
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.3,286 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

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95055%
Total Not Requested77545%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

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
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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 Requested235082%
Total Not Requested50018%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%

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