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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: $47,050

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $1,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,000

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelESES3-Series3-Series
Trim350300h328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,700 $40,580 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $35,314 $38,013 $32,290 $39,190
Navigation Package 1,795 1,795    
Ultra Luxury Package 2,935 2,435    
Xenon HID headlights 565 565    
Alloy wheels, optional design 110      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 750 750
Power trunk closer 400 400    
Heated steering wheel 450 450 190 190
Blind spot warning system 500 500    
Rain-sensing wipers 155 155    
Lane departure warning 1,015 1,015    
BMW Assist     650 650
Premium Package     3,600 1,900
Driver Assistance Package     1,100 1,100
Technology Package     2,550 2,550
Steering-linked headlights     900  
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
App support     250 250
Heated front seats     500 500
Rearview camera     400 400
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Navigation Package 1,660 1,660    
Ultra Luxury Package 2,699 2,239    
Xenon HID headlights 521 521    
Alloy wheels, optional design 100      
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 685 685
Power trunk closer 368 368    
Heated steering wheel 416 416 175 175
Blind spot warning system 460 460    
Rain-sensing wipers 144 144    
Lane departure warning 933 933    
BMW Assist     590 590
Premium Package     3,275 1,730
Driver Assistance Package     1,000 1,000
Technology Package     2,320 2,320
Steering-linked headlights     820  
Sunshade, rear, power     525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
App support     230 230
Heated front seats     455 455
Rearview camera     365 365
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Options (change) 8,425 7,815 12,365 9,765
Options (change) 7,761 7,201 11,260 8,895
Destination 925 925 895 895
Total Price $47,050 $49,320 $48,160 $53,060
Total Invoice $44,000 $46,139 $44,445 $48,980

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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: $3,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,792
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelESES3-Series3-Series
Trim350300h328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6156hp I4 H240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT6CVT-6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$47,050$49,320$48,160$53,060
Adjustments for Features-2,510-2,5350-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,540$46,785$48,160$52,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,245$0$4,600
Total Invoice$44,000$46,139$44,445$48,980
Adjustments for Features-2,347-2,3710-277
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,653$43,768$44,445$48,703
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,115$0$4,258

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2015201520122012
ModelESES3-Series3-Series
Trim350300h328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Lane departure prevention$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Total Value of Features$6,065$6,090$3,555$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,510$2,535$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,347-2,3710-277

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152012
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.3,407 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

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%
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%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%
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%

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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested320084%
Total Not Requested60016%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

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%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%

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