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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: $44,100

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $8,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,263

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $7,667

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelESX3
Trim350xDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $36,725 $43,950
Base Invoice $34,400 $40,615
Navigation system 2,465 2,150
Obstacle detection, rear 500 750
Ultra Luxury Package 3,535  
Premium Package   3,450
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Heated front seats   500
Rearview camera   400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Navigation system 2,277 1,955
Obstacle detection, rear 460 685
Ultra Luxury Package 3,251  
Premium Package   3,140
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Heated front seats   455
Rearview camera   365
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 6,500 8,150
Options (change) 5,988 7,420
Destination 875 895
Total Price $44,100 $52,995
Total Invoice $41,263 $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: $5,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,592
Model Year20122013
ModelESX3
Trim350xDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$44,100$52,995
Adjustments for Features0-3,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,100$49,665
Total Invoice$41,263$48,930
Adjustments for Features0-3,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,263$45,855

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122013
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
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
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$4,190$7,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,075

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122013
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested115058%
Total Not Requested85042%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Sunshades, second row125No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested142566%
Total Not Requested74034%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested95094%
Total Not Requested656%

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