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Lexus ES vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison

Lexus ES vs BMW X3 Price Comparison:
Lexus ES vs BMW X3 Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the Lexus ES vs. BMW X3 price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the ES vs. X3 Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the ES and X3 will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Lexus ES 350's price is $4,695 lower than the BMW X3 xDrive35i's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the ES vs. X3 Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Lexus ES 350, the BMW X3 xDrive35i includes additional features worth $1450. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $1450 adjustment for the BMW X3 xDrive35i's additional features, the Lexus ES 350 is $4,695 less than the Lexus ES 350.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 4,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 3,813
Model Year20122012
ModelESX3
Trim350xDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers86, 7205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/50-18
Total Price44,10050,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price44,10048,795
Total Invoice41,26346,415
Adjustments for Features0-1,339
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice41,26345,076

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Invoice Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW X3

Price Comparison (MSRP): Lexus ES vs. BMW X3

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Lexus ES 350
Difference: 6,145
Lowest Total Invoice: Lexus ES 350
Difference: 5,152
Model Year20122012
ModelESX3
Trim350xDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price36,72542,700
Base Invoice34,40039,465
Navigation system2,4652,150
Obstacle detection, rear500750
Ultra Luxury Package3,535 
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350
Leather seating surfaces 1,450
Proximity key 500
Heated front seats 500
Rearview camera 400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550
Navigation system 1,955
Obstacle detection, rear 685
Ultra Luxury Package 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320
Leather seating surfaces 1,320
Proximity key 455
Heated front seats 455
Rearview camera 365
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500
Total options6,5006,650
Total options5,9886,055
Destination875895
Total Price44,10050,245
Total Invoice41,26346,415

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122012
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 
Regenerative braking $0
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$100 
Knee airbag, passenger$100 
Rear side airbags$300 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
HD radio $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
iPod integration $150
Media drive, large $100
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $50
Traffic + travel information$50 
Traffic information $50
Voice control for external devices $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$700 
Total Value of Features$5,015$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,339

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122012
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
350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats300Yes
Cooled 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 wheels350No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Full-size spare tire150No
Total Requested125050%
Total Not Requested127550%

Option Package Details
xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear300Yes
Obstacle detection, front200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information50Yes
Media hard drive100No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar350Yes
Text-to-speech reader50No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested112587%
Total Not Requested17513%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Lexus ES

Price of the Lexus ES: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 The price of the car is about $5,000 too much in my opinion considering it lacks several features other much less expensive cars include standard that Lexus charges outrageous prices to add (such as satellite radio and remote start).
2008 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 For the price of the ES, which I paid under invoice, I could have nearly paid for two 4-cylinder Camrys.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the BMW X3

Price of the BMW X3: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Very expensive for few features. It will quickly be overtaken by other entrants who have leather, auto tailgates, fold up mirrors, bluetooth, cameras, etc. for less money than the base X3. Lose the metal key please.
2008 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Expensive for what you get, particularly when compared to other vehicles.
2007 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD		 I believe the pricing is about 10% too high, especially when one considers adding options... also the dealer seems to have less margin to deal then other competitors (Lexus,Acura...etc...)
2006 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 The base price is reasonable, but adding options quickly pushes the price north of $45K. Depreciation has been very high, mainly because of it being an SUV having to battle high gas prices.
2005 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 The Ultimate Bank Account Drain
2004 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD		 insanely expensive 20K more than Vue

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