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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: $60,904

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $28,221

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,092

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $28,378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
Model5-SeriesIS
TrimM5F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $83,900 $56,610
Base Invoice $77,370 $50,382
Rear spoiler 0  
Proximity key 1,000  
iPod integration 400 299
Wood trim 0  
Navigation system   2,570
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Headlight washers   100
Rear spoiler 0  
Proximity key 910  
iPod integration 365 239
Wood trim 0  
Navigation system   2,166
Obstacle detection, rear   400
Headlight washers   80
Options (change) 1,400 3,469
Options (change) 1,275 2,885
Destination 825 825
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $89,125 $60,904
Total Invoice $82,470 $54,092

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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: $27,446
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,661
Model Year20082009
Model5-SeriesIS
TrimM5F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V10416hp V8
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/40-19
Total Price$89,125$60,904
Adjustments for Features-7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,350$60,904
Total Invoice$82,470$54,092
Adjustments for Features-7170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,753$54,092

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082009
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
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
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$4,265$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7170

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus IS features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082009
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 Weight4,089 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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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus IS specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

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