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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: $45,820

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $12,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,601

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $11,424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesISIS
Trim528i535i550i250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,600 $49,800 $58,800 $36,550 $40,065
Base Invoice $41,210 $45,995 $54,275 $33,994 $37,261
Premium Package 2,400 2,200      
Cold Weather Package 750 750 750    
Navigation system 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,855 1,855
Obstacle detection, rear 700 700   500 500
HD radio 350 350 350    
Rear side airbags 385 385 385    
Folding second row seats 475 475 475    
Xenon HID headlights 800        
iPod integration 400 400 400    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 210 210
Lane departure warning 500 500 500 450 450
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400    
All Weather Package       360 360
225/40YR18       935 935
Luxury Package       3,535 3,535
Adaptive cruise control       500 500
Premium Package 2,185 2,000      
Cold Weather Package 685 685 685    
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,716 1,716
Obstacle detection, rear 635 635   460 460
HD radio 315 315 315    
Rear side airbags 350 350 350    
Folding second row seats 430 430 430    
Xenon HID headlights 730        
iPod integration 365 365 365    
Proximity key 910 910 910    
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 192 192
Lane departure warning 455 455 455 412 412
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135 2,135 2,135    
All Weather Package       332 332
225/40YR18       859 859
Luxury Package       3,251 3,251
Adaptive cruise control       460 460
Options (change) 13,230 12,230 9,330 8,345 8,345
Options (change) 11,990 11,075 8,440 7,682 7,682
Destination 825 825 825 925 925
Total Price $58,655 $62,855 $68,955 $45,820 $49,335
Total Invoice $54,025 $57,895 $63,540 $42,601 $45,868

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,111
Model Year20082008200820152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesISIS
Trim528i535i550i250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10293, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$58,655$62,855$68,955$45,820$49,335
Adjustments for Features000-1,815-2,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,655$62,855$68,955$44,005$47,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$10,300$0$3,315
Total Invoice$54,025$57,895$63,540$42,601$45,868
Adjustments for Features000-1,687-1,873
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,025$57,895$63,540$40,914$43,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,870$9,515$0$3,081

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082008200820152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesISIS
Trim528i535i550i250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Remote app   $25$25
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
iPod integration$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Compass$0$0$0  
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
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$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,225$3,225$3,225$5,040$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$0$1,815$2,015
Value of Feature Adjustments000-1,687-1,873

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082015
Model5-SeriesIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in110.2 in
Length191.1 in183.7 in
Width72.7 in71.3 in
Height57.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested130081%
Total Not Requested30019%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

225/40YR18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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 system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested67573%
Total Not Requested25027%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested207565%
Total Not Requested110035%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

225/40YR18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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 system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested67573%
Total Not Requested25027%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested207565%
Total Not Requested110035%

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