BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2006 Lexus IS Lexus IS 2011

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

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BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $66,060

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $21,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,474

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $20,471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
Model5-SeriesIS
TrimM5F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,200 $60,660
Base Invoice $74,070 $54,594
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Rear spoiler 0  
Proximity key 1,000  
Satellite radio 595  
Wood trim 0  
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,925
Headlight washers   100
Xenon HID headlights 730  
Rear spoiler 0  
Proximity key 910  
Satellite radio 540  
Wood trim 0  
Obstacle detection, rear   430
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,489
Headlight washers   86
Options (change) 2,395 4,525
Options (change) 2,180 4,005
Destination 695 875
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $87,290 $66,060
Total Invoice $79,945 $59,474

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,082
Model Year20062011
Model5-SeriesIS
TrimM5F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V10416hp V8
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/40-19
Total Price$87,290$66,060
Adjustments for Features-4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,865$66,060
Total Invoice$79,945$59,474
Adjustments for Features-3890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,556$59,474

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062011
Model5-SeriesIS
TrimM5F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,690$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3890

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062011
Model5-SeriesIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in107.5 in
Length191.1 in180.1 in
Width72.7 in70.9 in
Height57.8 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,780 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

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