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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: $66,045

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $16,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012202020202020
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLSLSLS
Trim528i535i550i500500 F Sport500 Inspiration Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $75,450 $81,450 $97,665
Luxury Seating Package 2,400 2,400 2,400      
Heated front seats 500 500 500      
Premium Package 2,250 1,000        
Technology Package 1,850 1,850        
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350        
Sport Package 3,600 3,600 2,600      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550        
Proximity key 1,000 1,000        
App support 250 250 250      
Active steering 1,750 1,750 1,750      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350      
Convenience Package     1,700      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500      
Air Suspension w/VGRS       2,120   2,120
Pre-Collision System       1,500 1,500 1,500
Blind spot warning system       500 500 500
Auto-dimming headlights       250 250 250
Tires, run-flat       1,215 1,215 1,215
Luxury Seating Package 2,185 2,185 2,185      
Heated front seats 455 455 455      
Premium Package 2,050 910        
Technology Package 1,685 1,685        
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230        
Sport Package 3,275 3,275 2,365      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500        
Proximity key 910 910        
App support 230 230 230      
Active steering 1,595 1,595 1,595      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320      
Convenience Package     1,545      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475      
Air Suspension w/VGRS       1,949   1,949
Pre-Collision System       1,380 1,380 1,380
Blind spot warning system       460 460 460
Auto-dimming headlights       231 231 231
Tires, run-flat       1,117 1,117 1,117
Options (change) 18,250 17,000 12,450 5,585 3,465 5,585
Options (change) 16,620 15,480 11,355 5,137 3,188 5,137
Destination 895 895 895 1,025 1,025 1,025
Total Price $66,045 $70,395 $75,345 $82,060 $85,940 $104,275

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 528i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus LS 500 F Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,171
Model Year201220122012202020202020
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLSLSLS
Trim528i535i550i500500 F Sport500 Inspiration Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8416hp V6416hp V6416hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T10T10T10
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/50-19245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$66,045$70,395$75,345$82,060$85,940$104,275
Adjustments for Features-565-565-2150-1,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,480$69,830$75,130$82,060$84,715$104,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$9,650$0$2,655$22,215

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus LS

Model Year201220122012202020202020
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLSLSLS
Trim528i535i550i500500 F Sport500 Inspiration Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300   
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1500$1500$1500
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Full-size spare tire   $225$225$225
Lane departure warning$200$200    
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250   
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125   
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150    
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200
Self-repairing paint   $0$0$0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
Media drive$15$15$15   
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250   
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 $200$200$200
Cornering lights$50$50$50   
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100$100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 
Coordinated climate control, front seats   $0$0$0
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150   
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Metal pedals    $75 
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, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede headliner    $650 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500$1500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$5,405$5,405$5,055$4,840$6,065$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$565$565$215$0$1,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-521-521-1980-600

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20122020
Model5-SeriesLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase116.9 in123.0 in
Length193.1 in206.1 in
Width73.2 in74.8 in
Height57.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested52547%
Total Not Requested60053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested52547%
Total Not Requested60053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested75048%
Total Not Requested80052%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested52547%
Total Not Requested60053%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 500

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Air Suspension w/VGRS
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Active steering1000Yes
Total Requested150055%
Total Not Requested125045%
Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 500 F Sport

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 500 Inspiration Series

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Air Suspension w/VGRS
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Active steering1000Yes
Total Requested150055%
Total Not Requested125045%
Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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