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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: $37,955

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $18,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,386

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $18,899

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesES
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $32,300
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $28,640
Premium Package 2,250        
Luxury Seating Package 2,400 2,400 1,900 2,400  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 640
Multicontour seats 1,300 1,300      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Technology Package 1,850        
Navigation system   1,900     2,200
Sport Package     3,000    
Stability control         650
Xenon HID headlights         640
Sunshade, rear, power         210
Adaptive dampers - electrical         620
Premium Package 2,050        
Luxury Seating Package 2,185 2,185 1,730 2,185  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 512
Multicontour seats 1,185 1,185      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Technology Package 1,685        
Navigation system   1,730     1,843
Sport Package     2,730    
Stability control         520
Xenon HID headlights         512
Sunshade, rear, power         168
Adaptive dampers - electrical         496
Options (change) 8,850 6,650 5,950 2,900 4,960
Options (change) 8,060 6,055 5,415 2,640 4,051
Destination 895 895 895 895 695
Total Price $56,645 $60,045 $67,795 $65,795 $37,955
Total Invoice $52,285 $55,430 $62,565 $60,755 $33,386

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 330
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,516
Model Year20122012201220122006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesES
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8218hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 1086, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$56,645$60,045$67,795$65,795$37,955
Adjustments for Features-3,665-2,615-3,140-2,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,980$57,430$64,655$62,830$37,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,450$11,675$9,850$0
Total Invoice$52,285$55,430$62,565$60,755$33,386
Adjustments for Features-3,383-2,414-2,898-2,7380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,902$53,016$59,667$58,017$33,386
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,114$10,765$9,115$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122012201220122006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesES
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
5-speed automatic    $900
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350    
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250 
Rearview camera$200  $200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
Cassette player    $50
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 $500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Total Value of Features$6,005$4,955$5,480$5,305$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,665$2,615$3,140$2,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,383-2,414-2,898-2,7380

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122006
Model5-SeriesES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in107.1 in
Length193.1 in191.1 in
Width73.2 in71.3 in
Height57.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested52547%
Total Not Requested60053%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
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 Requested15023%
Total Not Requested50077%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested52547%
Total Not Requested60053%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
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 Requested15023%
Total Not Requested50077%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
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 Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested52562%
Total Not Requested32538%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested52547%
Total Not Requested60053%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 330

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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