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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: $48,160

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202020202020202020202020122012
ModelESESESESESESES3-Series3-Series
Trim350300h350 Luxury300h Luxury350 Ultra Luxury300h Ultra Luxury350 F Sport328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,900 $41,760 $42,755 $44,615 $43,750 $45,610 $44,635 $34,900 $42,400
Ultra Luxury Package 8,520 7,980              
Navigation Package     1,495 1,495 1,495 1,495 1,495    
Luxury Package     3,695 3,695 3,695 3,695 3,695    
BMW Assist               650 650
Premium Package               3,600 1,900
Driver Assistance Package               1,100 1,100
Technology Package               2,550 2,550
Obstacle detection, rear               750 750
Steering-linked headlights               900  
Sunshade, rear, power               575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)               550 550
App support               250 250
Heated front seats               500 500
Heated steering wheel               190 190
Rearview camera               400 400
Satellite radio - one year subscription               350 350
Ultra Luxury Package 7,847 7,350              
Navigation Package     1,384 1,384 1,384 1,384 1,384    
Luxury Package     3,397 3,397 3,397 3,397 3,397    
BMW Assist               590 590
Premium Package               3,275 1,730
Driver Assistance Package               1,000 1,000
Technology Package               2,320 2,320
Obstacle detection, rear               685 685
Steering-linked headlights               820  
Sunshade, rear, power               525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost)               500 500
App support               230 230
Heated front seats               455 455
Heated steering wheel               175 175
Rearview camera               365 365
Satellite radio - one year subscription               320 320
Options (change) 8,520 7,980 5,190 5,190 5,190 5,190 5,190 12,365 9,765
Options (change) 7,847 7,350 4,781 4,781 4,781 4,781 4,781 11,260 8,895
Destination 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 895 895
Total Price $49,445 $50,765 $48,970 $50,830 $49,965 $51,825 $50,850 $48,160 $53,060

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus ES 350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus ES 350 Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,996
Model Year202020202020202020202020202020122012
ModelESESESESESESES3-Series3-Series
Trim350300h350 Luxury300h Luxury350 Ultra Luxury300h Ultra Luxury350 F Sport328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6176hp I4 H302hp V6176hp I4 H302hp V6176hp I4 H302hp V6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT8CVT-6T8CVT-6T8CVT-6T8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$49,445$50,765$48,970$50,830$49,965$51,825$50,850$48,160$53,060
Adjustments for Features-4,385-4,210-3,010-2,785-3,010-2,785-3,0100-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,060$46,555$45,960$48,045$46,955$49,040$47,840$48,160$52,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,495$900$2,985$1,895$3,980$2,780$0$4,600

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year202020202020202020202020202020122012
ModelESESESESESESES3-Series3-Series
Trim350300h350 Luxury300h Luxury350 Ultra Luxury300h Ultra Luxury350 F Sport328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 $1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 $1100 $1100   
6-speed manual       $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
RWD       $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600$600$600$600  
Cruise control       $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate       $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100     $100$100
Power trunk closer$350$350       
Sunshades, second row$125$125     $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual       $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat       $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment       $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles       $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls       $150$150
Residual heat       $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150     $150$150
Regenerative braking       $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25 $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200        
Rear spoiler $200       
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Media drive       $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription       $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound$250$250       
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information       $25$25
Voice control for external devices       $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror       $75$75
Head-up display (HUD)       $350$350
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$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$300$300$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$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$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100       
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350        
Total Value of Features$9,040$8,865$7,665$7,440$7,665$7,440$7,665$4,655$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,385$4,210$3,010$2,785$3,010$2,785$3,010$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-787-695-357-318-350-312-3440-277

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20202012
ModelES3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in110.6 in
Length195.9 in182.5 in
Width73.4 in71.3 in
Height56.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,650 lb.3,407 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume16.7 ft313.0 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 wheel100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250No
Surround sound250No
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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested312559%
Total Not Requested217541%

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 wheel100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250No
Surround sound250No
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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested312563%
Total Not Requested187537%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350 Luxury

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested222577%
Total Not Requested65023%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h Luxury

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested222577%
Total Not Requested65023%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350 Ultra Luxury

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested222577%
Total Not Requested65023%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h Ultra Luxury

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested222577%
Total Not Requested65023%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350 F Sport

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested222577%
Total Not Requested65023%

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
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%

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