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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: $49,864

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $9,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820212021
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesESES
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $40,000 $41,910
Premium Tier 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300      
Lighting Package 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050      
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Luxury Seating Package 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,200    
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,450 2,450 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 575    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550      
Temporary spare tire 150   150 150 150    
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190 190      
Heated front seats         500    
Wood trim         0    
Ultra Luxury Package           8,520 7,980
Rear spoiler           319  
Premium Tier 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115      
Lighting Package 965 965 965 965      
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565    
Luxury Seating Package 1,470 1,470 1,470 1,470 1,105    
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,255 2,255 920 920 920    
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530 530 530 525    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505      
Temporary spare tire 140   140 140 140    
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175 175      
Heated front seats         455    
Wood trim         0    
Ultra Luxury Package           7,847 7,350
Rear spoiler           209  
Options (change) 10,565 10,415 9,115 9,115 5,125 8,839 7,980
Options (change) 9,720 9,580 8,385 8,385 4,710 8,056 7,350
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 1,025 1,025
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $63,960 $59,142 $67,810 $72,110 $79,520 $49,864 $50,915

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus ES 350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus ES 300h
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,888
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,291
Model Year2018201820182018201820212021
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesESES
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8302hp V6176hp I4 H
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$63,960$59,142$67,810$72,110$79,520$49,864$50,915
Adjustments for Features-1,990-1,765-1,990-3,940-5,440-3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,970$57,377$65,820$68,170$74,080$49,489$50,915
Cost Above Minimum$4,593$0$8,443$10,793$16,703$0$1,426

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2018201820182018201820212021
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesESES
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT      $1100
RWD$0$0$0    
AWD   $1700$1700  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Hill descent control   $250$250  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0$0
Rear side airbags     $300$300
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports     $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass     $15$15
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0     
9 kWh battery pack $0     
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500  
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0  
Body kit    $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Panoramic sunroof     $1200 
Rear spoiler    $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0  
Gesture control system$100$100$100$100   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio     $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250  
Surround sound    $250$250$250
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Compass     $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350$350  
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150  
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Metal pedals    $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel    $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels     $350 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,380$7,155$7,380$9,330$10,830$5,765$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,990$1,765$1,990$3,940$5,440$375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,871-1,651-1,870-3,700-5,106-680

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182021
Model5-SeriesES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in113.0 in
Length194.6 in195.9 in
Width73.5 in73.4 in
Height58.2 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,691 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.2 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft316.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested465088%
Total Not Requested65012%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested465093%
Total Not Requested3507%

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