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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: $49,070

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $2,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,831

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $2,819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018201820182018
ModelESES3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim350300h328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,370 $39,250 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950
Base Invoice $34,068 $36,767 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205
Ultra Luxury Package 2,935 2,435        
Xenon HID headlights 515 515        
Alloy wheels, optional design 110          
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 750 750 750 750
Power trunk closer 400 400        
Heated steering wheel 480 450 190 190 190 190
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 3,745          
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500        
Rain-sensing wipers 155 155        
Blind spot warning system 500 500 500 500 500 500
Lane departure warning 965 965        
Navigation Package   2,625        
Luxury Design     0 0 0 0
Convenience Tier     1,750 1,750 1,750  
Driving Assistance Package     500 500 500 500
Premium Tier     2,900 2,900 2,900 2,900
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Ultra Luxury Package 2,699 2,239        
Xenon HID headlights 473 473        
Alloy wheels, optional design 100          
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 690 690 690 690
Power trunk closer 368 368        
Heated steering wheel 443 416 175 175 175 175
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 3,452          
Adaptive cruise control 1,380 1,380        
Rain-sensing wipers 144 144        
Blind spot warning system 460 460 460 460 460 460
Lane departure warning 889 889        
Navigation Package   2,423        
Luxury Design     0 0 0 0
Convenience Tier     1,610 1,610 1,610  
Driving Assistance Package     460 460 460 460
Premium Tier     2,670 2,670 2,670 2,670
Sunshade, rear, power     530 530 530 530
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505 505 505
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105
Options (change) 11,805 10,045 10,365 10,365 10,365 8,615
Options (change) 10,868 9,252 9,540 9,540 9,540 7,930
Destination 895 895 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0
Total Price $49,070 $50,190 $53,110 $51,610 $52,959 $58,560
Total Invoice $45,831 $46,914 $50,645 $48,650 $49,624 $55,130

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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: $3,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,845
Model Year201320132018201820182018
ModelESES3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim350300h328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6156hp I4 H180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6
TransmissionT6CVT-6T8M6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15?, 8205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$49,070$50,190$53,110$51,610$52,959$58,560
Adjustments for Features-1,335-1,110-1,2500-1,275-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,735$49,080$51,860$51,610$51,684$57,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,345$250$0$74$5,550
Total Invoice$45,831$46,914$50,645$48,650$49,624$55,130
Adjustments for Features-1,247-1,038-1,1920-1,195-1,318
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,584$45,876$49,453$48,650$48,429$53,812
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$1,024$221$0$5,383

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201320132018201820182018
ModelESES3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim350300h328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300$1300
6-speed manual   $150  
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Power trunk closer$350$350    
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Driver attention monitor$500$500    
Lane departure prevention$150$150    
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0    
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15    
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger    $0 
8 kWh battery pack    $0 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200     
Rear spoiler $200    
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound$250    $250
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200    
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350$350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$7,715$7,490$7,630$6,380$7,655$7,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,335$1,110$1,250$0$1,275$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,247-1,038-1,1920-1,195-1,318

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132018
ModelES3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in110.6 in
Length192.7 in182.5 in
Width71.7 in71.3 in
Height57.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested175067%
Total Not Requested85033%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested122577%
Total Not Requested37523%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested175076%
Total Not Requested55024%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%

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 row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%

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