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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: $47,535

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $1,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,447

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $1,268

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152016201620162016
ModelESES3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim350300h328i328d330e340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,700 $40,580 $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800
Base Invoice $35,314 $38,013 $35,960 $37,340 $40,885 $42,815
Ultra Luxury Package 2,935 2,435        
Xenon HID headlights 565 565        
Alloy wheels, optional design 110          
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500        
Power trunk closer 400 400        
Heated steering wheel 450 450        
Navigation Package 1,795 1,795        
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500        
Rain-sensing wipers 155 155        
Blind spot warning system 500 500        
Luxury Package     0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
Premium Package     2,450 2,450 2,450  
Navigation system     1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Driver Assistance Package     950 950 950 950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Ultra Luxury Package 2,699 2,239        
Xenon HID headlights 521 521        
Alloy wheels, optional design 100          
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460        
Power trunk closer 368 368        
Heated steering wheel 416 416        
Navigation Package 1,660 1,660        
Adaptive cruise control 1,380 1,380        
Rain-sensing wipers 144 144        
Blind spot warning system 460 460        
Luxury Package     0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320
Premium Package     2,230 2,230 2,230  
Navigation system     1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775
Driver Assistance Package     865 865 865 865
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Sunshade, rear, power     525 525 525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500 500
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455
Options (change) 8,910 8,300 9,625 9,625 9,625 7,175
Options (change) 8,208 7,648 8,760 8,760 8,760 6,530
Destination 925 925 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0
Total Price $47,535 $49,805 $48,970 $50,470 $50,319 $53,970
Total Invoice $44,447 $46,586 $45,715 $47,095 $46,639 $50,340

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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: $1,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,676
Model Year201520152016201620162016
ModelESES3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim350300h328i328d330e340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6156hp I4 H240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp I4 PiH320hp I6
TransmissionT6CVT-6T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$47,535$49,805$48,970$50,470$50,319$53,970
Adjustments for Features-1,585-1,610-1,150-1,250-1,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,950$48,195$47,820$49,220$49,044$53,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,245$0$1,400$1,224$6,150
Total Invoice$44,447$46,586$45,715$47,095$46,639$50,340
Adjustments for Features-1,482-1,506-1,074-1,166-1,1820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,965$45,080$44,641$45,929$45,457$50,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,115$0$1,288$816$5,699

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201520152016201620162016
ModelESES3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim350300h328i328d330e340i
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
Heated steering wheel$100$100    
Power trunk closer$350$350    
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    
Blind spot warning system$200$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Driver attention monitor$500$500    
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 
3.6 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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
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 passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
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$7,415$7,440$6,980$7,080$7,105$5,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,585$1,610$1,150$1,250$1,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,482-1,506-1,074-1,166-1,1820

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152016
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.3,431 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
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested175067%
Total Not Requested85033%
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
Remote app25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%

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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Remote app25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
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 Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
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 Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
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 Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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