BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2011 Lexus IS Lexus IS 2016

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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: $50,625

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $26,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,088

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $24,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
Model5-SeriesIS
Trim550i350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,200 $40,870
Base Invoice $55,585 $38,009
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400  
Dynamic Handling Package 2,700  
Sport Package 2,200  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,950  
Premium Package 2 2,400  
AWD 2,300 2,235
App support 250  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
Proximity key 1,000  
Folding second row seats 475  
Adaptive cruise control   500
Obstacle detection, rear   500
F Sport Package   2,715
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,645
Sunshade, rear, power   210
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185  
Dynamic Handling Package 2,455  
Sport Package 2,000  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,775  
Premium Package 2 2,185  
AWD 2,115 2,078
App support 230  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
Proximity key 910  
Folding second row seats 430  
Adaptive cruise control   460
Obstacle detection, rear   460
F Sport Package   2,498
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,441
Sunshade, rear, power   192
Options (change) 16,175 8,805
Options (change) 14,760 8,129
Destination 875 950
Total Price $77,250 $50,625
Total Invoice $71,220 $47,088

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,868
Model Year20112016
Model5-SeriesIS
Trim550i350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8306hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$77,250$50,625
Adjustments for Features-3,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,710$50,625
Total Invoice$71,220$47,088
Adjustments for Features-3,2640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,956$47,088

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112016
Model5-SeriesIS
Trim550i350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, driver seat$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,830$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2640

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112016
Model5-SeriesIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in110.2 in
Length193.1 in183.7 in
Width73.2 in71.3 in
Height57.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,519 lb.3,737 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested95090%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested72543%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested130047%
Total Not Requested147553%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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