BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2013 Lexus IS Lexus IS 2006

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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: $38,865

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $53,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,717

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $51,673

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320062006
Model5-SeriesISIS
TrimM5250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $90,200 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $83,165 $26,389 $31,186
Wood trim 0    
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,990 3,990
Sport Package   3,695 3,695
Headlight washers   100 100
Wood trim 0    
Obstacle detection, rear   400 400
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,302 3,302
Sport Package   2,956 2,956
Headlight washers   80 80
Options (change) 0 8,285 8,285
Options (change) 0 6,738 6,738
Destination 925 590 590
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $92,425 $38,865 $44,315
Total Invoice $85,390 $33,717 $38,514

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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: $49,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,663
Model Year201320062006
Model5-SeriesISIS
TrimM5250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine560hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionS7M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$92,425$38,865$44,315
Adjustments for Features-4,3400-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,085$38,865$43,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$85,390$33,717$38,514
Adjustments for Features-4,0100-913
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,380$33,717$37,601
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,884

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201320062006
Model5-SeriesISIS
TrimM5250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Residual heat$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights $125$125
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$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  
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  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,730$1,390$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,340$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0100-913

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20132006
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 Weight3,815 lb.3,456 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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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested182570%
Total Not Requested77530%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested182570%
Total Not Requested77530%

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