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Lexus ES vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,960

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $10,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,309

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $10,621

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelESX3
Trim350xDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,320 $43,950
Base Invoice $30,774 $40,615
Ultra Luxury Package 3,880  
Navigation system 2,650 2,150
Obstacle detection, rear 500 750
Rear spoiler 299  
Satellite radio 486  
Premium Package   3,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Rearview camera   400
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Ultra Luxury Package 3,492  
Navigation system 2,230 1,955
Obstacle detection, rear 400 685
Rear spoiler 199  
Satellite radio 389  
Premium Package   3,140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Rearview camera   365
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 7,815 8,150
Options (change) 6,710 7,420
Destination 825 895
Total Price $42,960 $52,995
Total Invoice $38,309 $48,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,639
Model Year20092013
ModelESX3
Trim350xDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine272hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$42,960$52,995
Adjustments for Features0-3,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,960$49,765
Total Invoice$38,309$48,930
Adjustments for Features0-2,982
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,309$45,948

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092013
ModelESX3
Trim350xDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,165$7,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,982

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092013
ModelESX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in110.6 in
Length191.1 in183.0 in
Width71.1 in74.1 in
Height57.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.763.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear side airbags300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested252569%
Total Not Requested115031%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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 mirror75Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested157573%
Total Not Requested59027%

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