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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: $56,695

Lexus RC 350   
Difference: $7,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,671

Lexus RC 350   
Difference: $6,099

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122016
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesRC
Trim528i535i550i350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $42,780
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $57,220 $39,787
Technology Package 1,850 1,850    
Premium Package 2,250 1,000    
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450 1,450  
Sport Package 3,600 3,600 2,600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Active steering 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500  
App support 250 250 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
All Weather Package       220
Luxury Package       2,700
Sunroof       1,100
Navigation Package       1,530
Adaptive cruise control       500
Obstacle detection, rear       500
Rear wheel steering       1,900
F Sport Package       4,105
Fog lights       410
Technology Package 1,685 1,685    
Premium Package 2,050 910    
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320 1,320  
Sport Package 3,275 3,275 2,365  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185  
Active steering 1,595 1,595 1,595  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Proximity key 910 910 910  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475  
App support 230 230 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
All Weather Package       201
Luxury Package       2,484
Sunroof       1,012
Navigation Package       1,416
Adaptive cruise control       460
Obstacle detection, rear       460
Rear wheel steering       1,748
F Sport Package       3,777
Fog lights       376
Options (change) 15,950 14,700 10,300 12,965
Options (change) 14,545 13,405 9,400 11,934
Destination 895 895 895 950
Total Price $63,745 $68,095 $73,195 $56,695
Total Invoice $58,770 $62,780 $67,515 $52,671

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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: $5,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,942
Model Year2012201220122016
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesRC
Trim528i535i550i350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8306hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$63,745$68,095$73,195$56,695
Adjustments for Features-1,255-1,255-7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,490$66,840$72,440$56,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$9,950$0
Total Invoice$58,770$62,780$67,515$52,671
Adjustments for Features-1,157-1,157-6960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,613$61,623$66,819$52,671
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,010$9,206$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus RC

Model Year2012201220122016
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesRC
Trim528i535i550i350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition   $200
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Performance meter   $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
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 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,030$6,030$5,530$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,255$1,255$755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,157-1,157-6960

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20122016
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.3,738 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 528i

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested140070%
Total Not Requested60030%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
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 seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
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 seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested95061%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear wheel steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear wheel steering1500Yes
Active steering1000Yes
Total Requested2500100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested177575%
Total Not Requested60025%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
Performance meter150No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110036%
Total Not Requested197564%

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