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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: $66,375

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $760

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,290

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $1,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
Model5-SeriesIS
Trim550iF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,200 $61,750
Base Invoice $55,585 $57,430
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400  
Aluminum trim 0  
Heated front seats 500  
iPod integration 400  
Proximity key 1,000  
Rearview camera 400  
App support 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Navigation system   2,490
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185  
Aluminum trim 0  
Heated front seats 455  
iPod integration 365  
Proximity key 910  
Rearview camera 365  
App support 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Navigation system   2,300
Adaptive cruise control   1,380
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Options (change) 5,300 4,490
Options (change) 4,830 4,140
Destination 875 895
Total Price $66,375 $67,135
Total Invoice $61,290 $62,465

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $817
Model Year20112013
Model5-SeriesIS
Trim550iF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8416hp V8
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/40-19
Total Price$66,375$67,135
Adjustments for Features0-385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,375$66,750
Total Invoice$61,290$62,465
Adjustments for Features0-358
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,290$62,107

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112013
Model5-SeriesIS
Trim550iF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,480$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-358

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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 Year20112013
Model5-SeriesIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in107.5 in
Length193.1 in180.1 in
Width73.2 in70.9 in
Height57.6 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,376 lb.3,800 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume18.4 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

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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