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BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,650

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $14,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,515

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $14,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112010
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesES
Trim528i535i550i350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $35,175
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $31,892
Premium Package 1,800 1,800    
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Premium Package 2 4,500 4,500 2,400  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Obstacle detection, rear       500
Adaptive cruise control       1,500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       4,065
Ultra Luxury Package       3,535
Premium Package 1,640 1,640    
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,685 2,685 2,685  
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Premium Package 2 4,095 4,095 2,185  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Proximity key 910 910 910  
Obstacle detection, rear       400
Adaptive cruise control       1,200
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,320
Ultra Luxury Package       2,828
Options (change) 14,100 13,200 8,750 9,600
Options (change) 12,835 12,015 7,965 7,748
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $60,025 $64,175 $69,825 $45,650
Total Invoice $55,355 $59,180 $64,425 $40,515

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,812
Model Year2011201120112010
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesES
Trim528i535i550i350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8272hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$60,025$64,175$69,825$45,650
Adjustments for Features-1,115-1,115-1,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,910$63,060$68,710$45,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$9,800$0
Total Invoice$55,355$59,180$64,425$40,515
Adjustments for Features-1,028-1,028-1,0290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,327$58,152$63,396$40,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,825$9,069$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2011201120112010
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesES
Trim528i535i550i350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rear side airbags   $300
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$6,155$6,155$6,155$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,115$1,115$1,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,028-1,028-1,0290

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112010
Model5-SeriesES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in109.3 in
Length193.1 in191.1 in
Width73.2 in71.1 in
Height57.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested200070%
Total Not Requested84030%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested200070%
Total Not Requested84030%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested82549%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested162581%
Total Not Requested37519%

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