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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: $43,730

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $2,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,921

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $1,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200920092009
ModelES3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim350328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $33,600 $40,300 $43,900
Base Invoice $34,400 $31,090 $37,255 $40,570
Xenon HID headlights 815      
Navigation system 2,465 2,100 2,100 2,100
Obstacle detection, rear 500 750 750 750
Heated front seats 640 500 500 500
Sunshade, rear, power 210 575 575 575
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 2,400 2,400 2,400
Premium Package   3,350 2,650 2,650
Steering-linked headlights   800    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595
Proximity key   500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475 475
Xenon HID headlights 749      
Navigation system 2,277 1,910 1,910 1,910
Obstacle detection, rear 460 685 685 685
Heated front seats 588 455 455 455
Sunshade, rear, power 192 525 525 525
Adaptive cruise control 1,380 2,135 2,135 2,135
Premium Package   3,050 2,410 2,410
Steering-linked headlights   730    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540
Proximity key   455 455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430 430
Options (change) 6,130 12,045 10,545 10,545
Options (change) 5,646 10,915 9,545 9,545
Destination 875 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -900
Total Price $43,730 $46,470 $51,670 $54,370
Total Invoice $40,921 $42,830 $47,625 $50,040

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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: $4,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,519
Model Year2012200920092009
ModelES3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim350328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D
TransmissionT6M6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$43,730$46,470$51,670$54,370
Adjustments for Features-1,72000-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,010$46,470$51,670$53,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,200$6,950
Total Invoice$40,921$42,830$47,625$50,040
Adjustments for Features-1,61000-874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,311$42,830$47,625$49,166
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,795$6,336

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2012200920092009
ModelES3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim350328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100
6-speed manual $150$150 
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates$100   
Floor mats$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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$3,515$1,795$1,795$2,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,720$0$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,61000-874

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122009
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
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested235082%
Total Not Requested50018%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%

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