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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: $42,490

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $6,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,910

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $6,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelESES3-Series3-Series
Trim350300h325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $41,820 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $36,438 $39,171 $28,300 $33,485
Ultra Luxury Package 8,520 7,980    
Cargo mat 105 105    
Premium Package     2,900 2,200
Steering-linked headlights     800  
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Obstacle detection, rear     350 350
Heated front seats     500 500
Proximity key     500 500
Satellite radio     595 595
Adaptive cruise control     2,200 2,200
Ultra Luxury Package 7,847 7,350    
Cargo mat 65 65    
Premium Package     2,640 2,000
Steering-linked headlights     730  
Navigation system     1,820 1,820
Sunshade, rear, power     525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430 430
Obstacle detection, rear     320 320
Heated front seats     455 455
Proximity key     455 455
Satellite radio     540 540
Adaptive cruise control     2,000 2,000
Options (change) 8,625 8,085 10,895 9,395
Options (change) 7,912 7,415 9,915 8,545
Destination 995 995 695 695
Total Price $48,520 $50,900 $42,490 $46,690
Total Invoice $45,345 $47,581 $38,910 $42,725

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,458
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelESES3-Series3-Series
Trim350300h325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6156hp I4 H215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionT6CVT-6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$48,520$50,900$42,490$46,690
Adjustments for Features-5,325-5,3500-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,195$45,550$42,490$46,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,355$0$3,950
Total Invoice$45,345$47,581$38,910$42,725
Adjustments for Features-4,977-5,0010-229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,368$42,580$38,910$42,496
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,212$0$3,586

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2018201820062006
ModelESES3-Series3-Series
Trim350300h325i330i
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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
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  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
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
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Floor mats$75$75  
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/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Total Value of Features$8,715$8,740$3,390$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,325$5,350$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,977-5,0010-229

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182006
ModelES3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in108.7 in
Length192.7 in178.2 in
Width71.7 in71.5 in
Height57.1 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,286 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power trunk closer350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250No
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested290055%
Total Not Requested240045%

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
Power trunk closer350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250No
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested290058%
Total Not Requested210042%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested235082%
Total Not Requested50018%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%

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