BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2017 Lexus IS Lexus IS 2012

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,950

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $16,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,173

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $16,072

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201220122012
Model5-Series5-SeriesISISIS
Trim530i540i250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,200 $56,450 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $48,295 $53,180 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
Premium Package 2,300        
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 500 500 500
Rearview camera 400 400      
Temporary spare tire 150 150      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700      
Proximity key   650      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,905 3,905 3,925
Xenon HID headlights     875    
Premium Package 2,115        
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 460 460 460
Rearview camera 370 370      
Temporary spare tire 140 140      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645      
Proximity key   600      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,601 3,601 3,619
Xenon HID headlights     807    
Options (change) 4,300 2,650 5,280 4,405 4,425
Options (change) 3,955 2,440 4,868 4,061 4,079
Destination 995 995 875 875 875
Total Price $56,495 $60,095 $39,950 $45,500 $66,600
Total Invoice $53,245 $56,615 $37,173 $42,339 $61,963

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation BMW 5-Series dealer quotes or Lexus IS dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,581
Model Year20172017201220122012
Model5-Series5-SeriesISISIS
Trim530i540i250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT8T8M6T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$56,495$60,095$39,950$45,500$66,600
Adjustments for Features-4,765-4,0400-1,000-2,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,730$56,055$39,950$44,500$63,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,325$0$4,550$23,900
Total Invoice$53,245$56,615$37,173$42,339$61,963
Adjustments for Features-4,491-3,8060-931-2,559
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,754$52,809$37,173$41,408$59,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,055$0$4,235$22,231

Return to top

Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172017201220122012
Model5-Series5-SeriesISISIS
Trim530i540i250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  $1300
6-speed manual  $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Power trunk closer$350    
Remote app$25$25   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Second-row low console    $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  $175
Residual heat$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
App support$0$0   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
Handwriting recognition$200$200   
HD radio$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive$15$15   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
S Voice support$0$0   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250    
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Text dictation$50$50   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice recorder$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Wireless charging station$75    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Cornering lights$50$50   
Headlight washers   $50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  $200
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$7,030$6,305$2,265$3,265$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,765$4,040$0$1,000$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,491-3,8060-931-2,559

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172012
Model5-SeriesIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in107.5 in
Length194.6 in180.1 in
Width73.5 in70.9 in
Height58.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft313.0 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested140063%
Total Not Requested82537%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
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%

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 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%

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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all BMW models.