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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: $43,185

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $17,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,163

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $16,732

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201320132013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesISISIS
Trim530i540i540dM550iM5250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $102,600 $35,065 $40,320 $61,750
Base Invoice $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $96,100 $32,611 $37,496 $57,430
Leather seating surfaces 1,450              
M Sport Design 4,900 4,900 4,500          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550          
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150 150        
Heated front seats       500        
Wood trim       0 0      
Sunroof         0      
Obstacle detection, rear           500 500 500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.           3,410 3,410 3,410
Xenon HID headlights           875    
F Sport Package           2,440 2,440  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335              
M Sport Design 4,510 4,510 4,140          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505          
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140 140        
Heated front seats       455        
Wood trim       0 0      
Sunroof         0      
Obstacle detection, rear           460 460 460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.           3,145 3,145 3,145
Xenon HID headlights           807    
F Sport Package           2,245 2,245  
Options (change) 7,050 5,600 5,200 650 0 7,225 6,350 3,910
Options (change) 6,490 5,155 4,785 595 0 6,657 5,850 3,605
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000 0 0 0
Total Price $60,445 $64,295 $68,195 $75,045 $104,595 $43,185 $47,565 $66,555
Total Invoice $56,895 $60,490 $64,120 $70,530 $98,095 $40,163 $44,241 $61,930

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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: $13,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,329
Model Year20182018201820182018201320132013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesISISIS
Trim530i540i540dM550iM5250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8600hp V8204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T6T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD4WDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19275/40-19225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$60,445$64,295$68,195$75,045$104,595$43,185$47,565$66,555
Adjustments for Features-3,615-3,615-5,565-7,765-9,6150-50-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,830$60,680$62,630$67,280$94,980$43,185$47,515$65,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,850$5,800$10,450$38,150$0$4,330$22,245
Total Invoice$56,895$60,490$64,120$70,530$98,095$40,163$44,241$61,930
Adjustments for Features-3,403-3,401-5,232-7,298-9,0170-47-1,047
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,492$57,089$58,888$63,232$89,078$40,163$44,194$60,883
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,597$5,396$9,740$35,586$0$4,031$20,720

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182018201820182018201320132013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesISISIS
Trim530i540i540dM550iM5250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100$1100 
RWD$0$0   $0$0$0
AWD  $1700$1700    
4WD    $1700   
Accessories 
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   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0   
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   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$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$25
Second-row low console       $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass     $15$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$0$0$0   
Body kit$0$0$0$0$0  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0   
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0   
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125   
Gesture control system$100$100$100 $100   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150   
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     $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0   
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250$250
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0   
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror       $75
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50   
Fog lights$125$125$125  $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350   
Headlight washers      $50 
Interior ambient lighting     $150$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     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  $50
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim       $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates       $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50     
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200  $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150   
Metal pedals   $75$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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100$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   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300   
Wood trim$300$300$300$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   
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$7,380$7,380$9,330$11,530$13,380$3,765$3,815$4,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,615$3,615$5,565$7,765$9,615$0$50$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,403-3,401-5,232-7,298-9,0170-47-1,047

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182013
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

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%

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 sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%

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
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%

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 sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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