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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: $48,370

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $3,740

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Model Year2017201720202020
ModelESES3-Series3-Series
Trim350300h330iM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $41,820 $40,750 $54,000
Ultra Luxury Package 3,500 3,000    
Alloy wheels, optional design 40      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 750 750
Power trunk closer 400 400    
Heated steering wheel 450 450 190 190
LED headlights 515 515    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,590 2,590    
Blind spot warning system 500 500 500 500
Driving Assistance Package     500 500
Convenience Tier     1,750  
Premium Tier     2,900 2,900
Luxury Design     0 0
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200
Ultra Luxury Package 3,221 2,761    
Alloy wheels, optional design 37      
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 690 690
Power trunk closer 368 368    
Heated steering wheel 415 415 175 175
LED headlights 473 473    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,392 2,392    
Blind spot warning system 460 460 460 460
Driving Assistance Package     460 460
Convenience Tier     1,610  
Premium Tier     2,670 2,670
Luxury Design     0 0
Sunshade, rear, power     530 530
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105 1,105
Options (change) 8,495 7,955 10,365 8,615
Options (change) 7,826 7,329 9,540 7,930
Destination 975 975 995 995
Total Price $48,370 $50,750 $52,110 $63,610

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus ES 350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,082
Model Year2017201720202020
ModelESES3-Series3-Series
Trim350300h330iM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6156hp I4 H255hp I4382hp I6
TransmissionT6CVT-6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$48,370$50,750$52,110$63,610
Adjustments for Features-285-3100-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,085$50,440$52,110$63,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,355$0$11,250

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2017201720202020
ModelESES3-Series3-Series
Trim350300h330iM340i
Body4dr 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
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
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  
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 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250 $250
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  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Total Value of Features$6,415$6,440$6,130$6,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$285$310$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-267-2900-35

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172020
ModelES3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in112.2 in
Length192.7 in185.7 in
Width71.7 in71.9 in
Height57.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,590 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft316.9 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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested175067%
Total Not Requested85033%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
App support0Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length 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 System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
App support0Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
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 warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
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%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested71543%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
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 warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested71543%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

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