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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: $43,879

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $14,541

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,376

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $16,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820092009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesISIS
Trim530i540i540dM550iM5250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $102,600 $31,155 $36,605
Base Invoice $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $96,100 $27,727 $32,578
Leather seating surfaces 1,450            
Premium Tier 2,300 2,300 2,300        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550        
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150 150      
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575      
Luxury Seating Package       1,200      
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,000      
Heated front seats       500      
Wood trim       0 0    
Sunroof         0 0 0
Luxury Plus Package           2,380 2,380
Obstacle detection, rear           500 500
X-Package           1,491 1,491
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.           3,990 3,990
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system           2,850 2,850
Rear spoiler           389 389
iPod integration           299 299
Leather seating surfaces 1,335            
Premium Tier 2,115 2,115 2,115        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505        
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140 140      
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530 530 525      
Luxury Seating Package       1,105      
Upgraded leather upholstery       920      
Heated front seats       455      
Wood trim       0 0    
Sunroof         0 0 0
Luxury Plus Package           2,142 2,142
Obstacle detection, rear           400 400
X-Package           1,193 1,193
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.           3,302 3,302
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system           2,280 2,280
Rear spoiler           268 268
iPod integration           239 239
Options (change) 5,025 3,575 3,575 3,425 0 11,899 11,899
Options (change) 4,625 3,290 3,290 3,145 0 9,824 9,824
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $58,420 $62,270 $66,570 $77,820 $104,595 $43,879 $49,329
Total Invoice $55,030 $58,625 $62,625 $73,080 $98,095 $38,376 $43,227

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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: $11,676
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,955
Model Year2018201820182018201820092009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesISIS
Trim530i540i540dM550iM5250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8600hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD4WDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$58,420$62,270$66,570$77,820$104,595$43,879$49,329
Adjustments for Features-2,865-2,865-4,815-7,815-8,8150-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,555$59,405$61,755$70,005$95,780$43,879$48,379
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,850$6,200$14,450$40,225$0$4,500
Total Invoice$55,030$58,625$62,625$73,080$98,095$38,376$43,227
Adjustments for Features-2,699-2,697-4,530-7,339-8,2670-832
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,331$55,928$58,095$65,741$89,828$38,376$42,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,597$5,764$13,410$37,497$0$4,019

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2018201820182018201820092009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesISIS
Trim530i540i540dM550iM5250350
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
AWD  $1700$1700   
4WD    $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel    $100  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Hill descent control  $250$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat$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  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass     $15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0  
Body kit   $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0  
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0  
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  
Gesture control system$100$100$100 $100  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration     $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125$125  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350  
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250  
LED headlights   $1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Massage, driver seat   $100   
Massage, passenger seat   $100   
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75$75
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$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner    $650  
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500  
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options    $0  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,905$6,905$8,855$11,855$12,855$4,040$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,865$2,865$4,815$7,815$8,815$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,699-2,697-4,530-7,339-8,2670-832

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182009
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

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested232589%
Total Not Requested27511%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested32535%
Total Not Requested60065%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested232589%
Total Not Requested27511%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested32535%
Total Not Requested60065%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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