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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: $14,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,515

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $15,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122010
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesES
Trim528i535i550i350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $35,175
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $57,220 $31,892
Premium Package 2,250 1,000    
Technology Package 1,850 1,850    
Luxury Seating Package 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Multicontour seats 1,300 1,300    
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  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Obstacle detection, rear       500
Adaptive cruise control       1,500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       4,065
Ultra Luxury Package       3,535
Premium Package 2,050 910    
Technology Package 1,685 1,685    
Luxury Seating Package 2,185 2,185 2,185  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Multicontour seats 1,185 1,185    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Proximity key 910 910 910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Obstacle detection, rear       400
Adaptive cruise control       1,200
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,320
Ultra Luxury Package       2,828
Options (change) 12,600 11,350 6,650 9,600
Options (change) 11,475 10,335 6,055 7,748
Destination 895 895 895 875
Total Price $60,395 $64,745 $69,545 $45,650
Total Invoice $55,700 $59,710 $64,170 $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: $12,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,419
Model Year2012201220122010
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesES
Trim528i535i550i350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8272hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$60,395$64,745$69,545$45,650
Adjustments for Features-1,915-1,915-1,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,480$62,830$68,330$45,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$9,850$0
Total Invoice$55,700$59,710$64,170$40,515
Adjustments for Features-1,766-1,766-1,1210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,934$57,944$63,049$40,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,010$9,115$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2012201220122010
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 
Power trunk closer$350$350  
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
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 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
USB port$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$7,155$7,155$6,455$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,915$1,915$1,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,766-1,766-1,1210

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122010
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
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested140070%
Total Not Requested60030%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
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 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 Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
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 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 Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

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 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 sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%
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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