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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: $64,745

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $1,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,800

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $2,163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
Model5-SeriesIS
Trim550iF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,000 $61,300
Base Invoice $57,220 $57,009
Aluminum trim 0  
Heated front seats 500  
Proximity key 1,000  
6-speed manual 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,925
Aluminum trim 0  
Heated front seats 455  
Proximity key 910  
6-speed manual 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,619
Options (change) 1,850 4,425
Options (change) 1,685 4,079
Destination 895 875
Total Price $64,745 $66,600
Total Invoice $59,800 $61,963

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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: $645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,037
Model Year20122012
Model5-SeriesIS
Trim550iF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8416hp V8
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/40-19
Total Price$64,745$66,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,745$65,390
Total Invoice$59,800$61,963
Adjustments for Features0-1,126
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,800$60,837

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122012
Model5-SeriesIS
Trim550iF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
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 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $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
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 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,030$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,126

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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 Year20122012
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 Weight4,343 lb.3,780 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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

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