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

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BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,915

BMW 5-Series 525i   
Difference: $23,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,130

BMW 5-Series 525i   
Difference: $21,796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLS
Trim525i530i550i460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $67,630
Base Invoice $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $62,219
Premium Package 2,000 1,800    
Xenon HID headlights 800   800  
Sport Package (AWD) 700 700    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800  
Obstacle detection, rear 700 700    
Satellite radio 595 595 595  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Active steering 1,250 1,250 1,250  
Heated second row seats 350 350 350  
Cold Weather Package 750 750 750  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200 2,200  
Comfort seats   1,200 1,200  
Luxury Value Edition       965
Comfort Package       2,035
Sport Package       6,185
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system       1,500
Premium Package 1,820 1,640    
Xenon HID headlights 730   730  
Sport Package (AWD) 635 635    
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640  
Obstacle detection, rear 635 635    
Satellite radio 540 540 540  
Proximity key 910 910 910  
Active steering 1,140 1,140 1,140  
Heated second row seats 320 320 320  
Cold Weather Package 685 685 685  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525  
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Comfort seats   1,090 1,090  
Luxury Value Edition       889
Comfort Package       1,872
Sport Package       5,691
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system       1,380
Options (change) 12,720 12,920 10,520 10,685
Options (change) 11,580 11,760 9,580 9,832
Destination 695 695 695 875
Total Price $55,915 $60,415 $68,615 $79,190
Total Invoice $51,130 $55,225 $62,690 $72,926

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 525i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,661
Model Year2006200620062012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLS
Trim525i530i550i460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8380hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17245/45-19
Total Price$55,915$60,415$68,615$79,190
Adjustments for Features0-550-550-4,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,915$59,865$68,065$74,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$12,150$0
Total Invoice$51,130$55,225$62,690$72,926
Adjustments for Features0-503-503-4,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,130$54,722$62,187$68,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,592$11,057$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus LS

Model Year2006200620062012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLS
Trim525i530i550i460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power door closers   $300
Power trunk closer   $350
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera   $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Self-repairing paint   $0
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Traffic + travel information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,000$1,550$1,550$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$550$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-503-503-4,135

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20062012
Model5-SeriesLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in116.9 in
Length191.1 in198.0 in
Width72.7 in73.8 in
Height57.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.4,245 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Comfort seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Comfort seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested87545%
Total Not Requested105055%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
245/45YR19 tires400No
Traffic + travel information25No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Active steering1000Yes
Total Requested195044%
Total Not Requested252556%

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