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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: $41,415

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $19,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,757

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $21,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015201520062006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesISIS
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,950 $55,600 $57,100 $61,900 $64,900 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $46,635 $51,830 $53,210 $57,630 $60,390 $26,389 $31,186
Premium Package 2,600            
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550      
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500    
Rearview camera 400 400 400 400      
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 575    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500            
M Sport Line 3,150            
Luxury Seating Package         1,300    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system           2,850 2,850
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.           3,990 3,990
Luxury Package           3,495 3,495
Premium Package 2,365            
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685 685   400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500      
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455    
Rearview camera 365 365 365 365      
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525 525    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475            
M Sport Line 2,865            
Luxury Seating Package         1,185    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system           2,280 2,280
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.           3,302 3,302
Luxury Package           2,796 2,796
Options (change) 10,925 4,675 4,675 4,675 4,275 10,835 10,835
Options (change) 9,965 4,260 4,260 4,260 3,895 8,778 8,778
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 590 590
Total Price $61,870 $61,270 $62,770 $67,570 $70,170 $41,415 $46,865
Total Invoice $57,595 $57,085 $58,465 $62,885 $65,280 $35,757 $40,554

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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: $16,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,287
Model Year2015201520152015201520062006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesISIS
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$61,870$61,270$62,770$67,570$70,170$41,415$46,865
Adjustments for Features-3,815-2,715-2,715-2,715-4,5150-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,055$58,555$60,055$64,855$65,655$41,415$45,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$2,000$6,800$7,600$0$4,400
Total Invoice$57,595$57,085$58,465$62,885$65,280$35,757$40,554
Adjustments for Features-3,551-2,530-2,529-2,527-4,2000-909
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,044$54,555$55,936$60,358$61,080$35,757$39,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$511$1,892$6,314$7,036$0$3,888

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2015201520152015201520062006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesISIS
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual     $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   $100  
Power trunk closer$350      
Proximity key$250   $250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250   
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass     $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0      
Body kit$0      
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200      
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300  
Massage, driver seat    $100  
Massage, passenger seat    $100  
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$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 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Transmission 
Launch control$100   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,180$5,080$5,080$5,080$6,880$2,365$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,815$2,715$2,715$2,715$4,515$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,551-2,530-2,529-2,527-4,2000-909

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152006
Model5-SeriesIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in107.5 in
Length193.4 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 Legroom35.3 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Leather door panel trim250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
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
Total Requested2400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
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
Total Requested2400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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