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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: $2,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,921

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $1,854

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelES3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim350328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $34,600 $42,050 $44,150
Base Invoice $34,400 $32,030 $38,885 $40,820
Xenon HID headlights 815      
Navigation system 2,465 2,100 2,100 2,100
Obstacle detection, rear 500      
Heated front seats 640 500 500 500
Sunshade, rear, power 210      
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 2,400 2,400 2,400
Premium Package   2,650 2,650 2,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Convenience Package   2,350 1,800 1,800
Xenon HID headlights 749      
Navigation system 2,277 1,910 1,910 1,910
Obstacle detection, rear 460      
Heated front seats 588 455 455 455
Sunshade, rear, power 192      
Adaptive cruise control 1,380 2,135 2,135 2,135
Premium Package   2,410 2,410 2,410
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Convenience Package   2,140 1,640 1,640
Options (change) 6,130 10,900 10,350 10,350
Options (change) 5,646 9,870 9,370 9,370
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $43,730 $46,375 $53,275 $55,375
Total Invoice $40,921 $42,775 $49,130 $51,065

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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: $3,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,472
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelES3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim350328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D
TransmissionT6T6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$43,730$46,375$53,275$55,375
Adjustments for Features-1,695-1,0500-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,035$45,325$53,275$54,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,950$9,100
Total Invoice$40,921$42,775$49,130$51,065
Adjustments for Features-1,586-9680-876
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,335$41,807$49,130$50,189
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,323$8,382

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2012201120112011
ModelES3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim350328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100
6-speed manual  $150 
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25
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
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100  
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
Voice control for external devices $0  
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$2,870$1,820$2,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,695$1,050$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,586-9680-876

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122011
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Remote app25No
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested235082%
Total Not Requested52518%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested152587%
Total Not Requested22513%

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%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested145073%
Total Not Requested52527%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested87580%
Total Not Requested22520%

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%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested145073%
Total Not Requested52527%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested87580%
Total Not Requested22520%

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