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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: $54,865

BMW 5-Series 525i   
Difference: $23,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006202020202020
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLSLSLS
Trim525i530i550i500500 F Sport500 Inspiration Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $75,450 $81,450 $97,665
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800      
Premium Package 2,000 1,800        
Obstacle detection, rear 700 700        
Xenon HID headlights 800   800      
Cold Weather Package 750 750 750      
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575      
Satellite radio 595 595 595      
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000      
Active steering 1,250 1,250 1,250      
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200 2,200      
All Weather Package       200 200 200
Heated steering wheel       150 150 150
Pre-Collision System       1,500 1,500 1,500
Blind spot warning system       500 500 500
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640      
Premium Package 1,820 1,640        
Obstacle detection, rear 635 635        
Xenon HID headlights 730   730      
Cold Weather Package 685 685 685      
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525      
Satellite radio 540 540 540      
Proximity key 910 910 910      
Active steering 1,140 1,140 1,140      
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 2,000 2,000      
All Weather Package       184 184 184
Heated steering wheel       140 140 140
Pre-Collision System       1,380 1,380 1,380
Blind spot warning system       460 460 460
Options (change) 11,670 10,670 8,970 2,350 2,350 2,350
Options (change) 10,625 9,715 8,170 2,164 2,164 2,164
Destination 695 695 695 1,025 1,025 1,025
Total Price $54,865 $58,165 $67,065 $78,825 $84,825 $101,040

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 525i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus LS 500 F Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,238
Model Year200620062006202020202020
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLSLSLS
Trim525i530i550i500500 F Sport500 Inspiration Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8416hp V6416hp V6416hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T10T10T10
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17245/50-19245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$54,865$58,165$67,065$78,825$84,825$101,040
Adjustments for Features000-3,690-6,690-3,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,865$58,165$67,065$75,135$78,135$97,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,300$12,200$0$3,000$22,215

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus LS

Model Year200620062006202020202020
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLSLSLS
Trim525i530i550i500500 F Sport500 Inspiration Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150   
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1500$1500$1500
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850$850
Power door closers   $300$300$300
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350
Remote app   $25$25$25
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150   
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15$15
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200
Self-repairing paint   $0$0$0
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
Aux input   $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Compass$0$0$0   
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100$100$100
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats   $0$0$0
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150   
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000$1000$1000 $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$2,550$2,550$2,550$6,240$9,240$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$0$3,690$6,690$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments000-149-252-116

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20062020
Model5-SeriesLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase113.7 in123.0 in
Length191.1 in206.1 in
Width72.7 in74.8 in
Height57.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.4,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft317.0 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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 500

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 500 F Sport

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 500 Inspiration Series

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

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