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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: $49,038

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $3,337

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,684

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $2,671

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelESX3
Trim350xDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,900 $41,050
Base Invoice $36,438 $37,965
Ultra Luxury Package 8,520  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Rear spoiler 319  
Cargo mat 105  
Convenience Package   1,150
Navigation system   2,150
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Premium Package   3,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Cold Weather Package   1,150
App support   250
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Rearview camera   400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Ultra Luxury Package 7,847  
Bodyside moldings 130  
Rear spoiler 209  
Cargo mat 65  
Convenience Package   1,045
Navigation system   1,955
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Premium Package   3,140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Cold Weather Package   1,045
App support   230
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Rearview camera   365
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 9,143 10,450
Options (change) 8,251 9,515
Destination 995 875
Total Price $49,038 $52,375
Total Invoice $45,684 $48,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,607
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,923
Model Year20182011
ModelESX3
Trim350xDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$49,038$52,375
Adjustments for Features-2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,768$52,375
Total Invoice$45,684$48,355
Adjustments for Features-2520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,432$48,355

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182011
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
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 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
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 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$8,015$7,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2520

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182011
ModelESX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in110.6 in
Length192.7 in183.0 in
Width71.7 in74.1 in
Height57.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.263.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power trunk closer350Yes
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 system200No
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 Requested335063%
Total Not Requested195037%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested37549%
Total Not Requested39051%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 mirror75No
Cargo mat40Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested241581%
Total Not Requested57519%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%

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