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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: $57,910

Lexus RC 350   
Difference: $4,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
Model5-Series5-SeriesRC
Trim530i540i350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $51,200 $56,450 $43,570
Luxury Seating Package 1,600 1,600  
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000 1,000  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Lighting Package 1,050    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 500
Active steering 1,150 1,150  
Premium Package 2,300 1,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700  
Temporary spare tire 150 150  
Rearview camera 400 400  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000    
Rear wheel steering     1,900
F Sport Package     4,105
Luxury Package     2,700
Sunroof     1,100
Navigation Package     1,470
LED headlights     1,160
Fog lights     410
Luxury Seating Package 1,470 1,470  
Upgraded leather upholstery 920 920  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Lighting Package 965    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 460
Active steering 1,060 1,060  
Premium Package 2,115 1,795  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645  
Temporary spare tire 140 140  
Rearview camera 370 370  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920    
Rear wheel steering     1,748
F Sport Package     3,777
Luxury Package     2,484
Sunroof     1,012
Navigation Package     1,360
LED headlights     1,067
Fog lights     376
Options (change) 10,600 8,200 13,345
Options (change) 9,745 7,540 12,284
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $62,795 $65,645 $57,910

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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: $1,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,884
Model Year201720172018
Model5-Series5-SeriesRC
Trim530i540i350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine248hp I4335hp I6306hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$62,795$65,645$57,910
Adjustments for Features-3,055-2,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,740$63,090$57,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,350$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus RC

Model Year201720172018
Model5-Series5-SeriesRC
Trim530i540i350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Text dictation$50$50 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Performance meter  $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,455$5,955$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,055$2,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,872-2,4020

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20172018
Model5-SeriesRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase117.1 in107.5 in
Length194.6 in184.8 in
Width73.5 in72.4 in
Height58.2 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested115052%
Total Not Requested107548%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested102567%

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%
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested140046%
Total Not Requested167554%
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 mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested190080%
Total Not Requested47520%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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