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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: $45,330

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $4,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,393

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $3,717

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelES3-Series3-Series
Trim350328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $36,850 $43,150
Base Invoice $34,400 $34,080 $39,880
Xenon HID headlights 815    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 750 750
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,065    
Heated front seats 640 500 500
Sunshade, rear, power 210 575 575
Adaptive cruise control 1,500    
Premium Package   3,100 2,200
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers   875 875
Steering-linked headlights   900  
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400
Rearview camera   400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Xenon HID headlights 749    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 685 685
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,749    
Heated front seats 588 455 455
Sunshade, rear, power 192 525 525
Adaptive cruise control 1,380    
Premium Package   2,820 2,000
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers   795 795
Steering-linked headlights   820  
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185
Rearview camera   365 365
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Options (change) 7,730 12,200 10,400
Options (change) 7,118 11,105 9,465
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $45,330 $49,975 $54,475
Total Invoice $42,393 $46,110 $50,270

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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: $5,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,124
Model Year201220132013
ModelES3-Series3-Series
Trim350328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT6M6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$45,330$49,975$54,475
Adjustments for Features-4350-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,895$49,975$53,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,350
Total Invoice$42,393$46,110$50,270
Adjustments for Features-4070-1,061
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,986$46,110$49,209
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,099

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220132013
ModelES3-Series3-Series
Trim350328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $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
Proximity key$250  
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 
Forward collision warning $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Temporary spare tire$150  
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
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  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$4,240$3,805$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$435$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-4070-1,061

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122013
ModelES3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.6 in
Length191.1 in182.5 in
Width71.1 in71.3 in
Height57.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115067%
Total Not Requested57533%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested95094%
Total Not Requested656%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested95094%
Total Not Requested656%

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