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

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BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,420

Lexus RC 350   
Difference: $13,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,337

Lexus RC 350   
Difference: $12,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112015
Model5-Series5-SeriesRC
Trim535i550i350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $50,100 $60,200 $42,790
Base Invoice $46,290 $55,585 $39,796
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400  
Dynamic Handling Package 2,700 2,700  
Sport Package 2,200 2,200  
Premium Package 1,800    
Premium Package 2 4,500    
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,950 1,950  
Active steering 1,750 1,750  
App support 250 250  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500  
Folding second row seats 475 475  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350  
iPod integration   400  
Rearview camera   400  
Rear wheel steering     1,900
F Sport Package     3,985
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Adaptive cruise control     500
Luxury Package     2,700
Sunroof     1,100
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,610
Fog lights     410
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185  
Dynamic Handling Package 2,455 2,455  
Sport Package 2,000 2,000  
Premium Package 1,640    
Premium Package 2 4,095    
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,775 1,775  
Active steering 1,595 1,595  
App support 230 230  
Proximity key 910 910  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475  
Folding second row seats 430 430  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320  
iPod integration   365  
Rearview camera   365  
Rear wheel steering     1,748
F Sport Package     3,668
Obstacle detection, rear     460
Adaptive cruise control     460
Luxury Package     2,484
Sunroof     1,012
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,408
Fog lights     376
Options (change) 20,075 14,375 13,705
Options (change) 18,290 13,105 12,616
Destination 875 875 925
Total Price $71,050 $75,450 $57,420
Total Invoice $65,455 $69,565 $53,337

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RC 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,363
Model Year201120112015
Model5-Series5-SeriesRC
Trim535i550i350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine300hp I6400hp V8306hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16205, 12835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$71,050$75,450$57,420
Adjustments for Features-1,905-1,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,145$74,145$57,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,000$0
Total Invoice$65,455$69,565$53,337
Adjustments for Features-1,755-1,2030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,700$68,362$53,337
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,662$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus RC

Model Year201120112015
Model5-Series5-SeriesRC
Trim535i550i350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound$250 $250
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Cornering lights$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,730$6,130$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,905$1,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,755-1,2030

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20112015
Model5-SeriesRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.9 in107.5 in
Length193.1 in184.8 in
Width73.2 in72.4 in
Height57.6 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,749 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested95090%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested187566%
Total Not Requested96534%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested95090%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Rear wheel steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear wheel steering1500Yes
Active steering1000Yes
Total Requested2500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested140048%
Total Not Requested152552%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested197583%
Total Not Requested40017%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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