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

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BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus RX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,245

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $1,722

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,563

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $1,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesRXRX
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $43,270 $45,695
Base Invoice $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $40,457 $42,954
Premium Tier 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300      
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550      
Temporary spare tire 150   150 150 150    
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190 190      
Heated second row seats 350 350 350 350      
Luxury Seating Package         1,200    
Upgraded leather upholstery         1,000    
Heated front seats         500    
Wood trim         0    
Luxury Package           4,180 4,180
Sunroof           1,350 1,350
Navigation Package           2,120 2,120
Obstacle detection, rear           535 535
Power-folding second row seats           1,480 1,480
Hands-free trunk or liftgate           200 200
Head-up display (HUD)           600 600
Steering-linked headlights           515 515
Premium Tier 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115      
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565    
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505      
Temporary spare tire 140   140 140 140    
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175 175      
Heated second row seats 320 320 320 320      
Luxury Seating Package         1,105    
Upgraded leather upholstery         920    
Heated front seats         455    
Wood trim         0    
Luxury Package           3,848 3,848
Sunroof           1,243 1,243
Navigation Package           1,956 1,956
Obstacle detection, rear           492 492
Power-folding second row seats           1,363 1,363
Hands-free trunk or liftgate           184 184
Head-up display (HUD)           552 552
Steering-linked headlights           473 473
Options (change) 8,390 8,240 6,940 6,940 6,250 10,980 10,980
Options (change) 7,720 7,580 6,385 6,385 5,750 10,111 10,111
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $61,785 $56,967 $65,635 $69,935 $80,645 $55,245 $57,670
Total Invoice $58,125 $53,317 $61,720 $65,720 $75,685 $51,563 $54,060

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,022
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,967
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesRXRX
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8295hp V6259hp V6 H
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$61,785$56,967$65,635$69,935$80,645$55,245$57,670
Adjustments for Features-2250-225-2,175-4,875-1,300-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,560$56,967$65,410$67,760$75,770$53,945$54,820
Cost Above Minimum$4,593$0$8,443$10,793$18,803$0$875
Total Invoice$58,125$53,317$61,720$65,720$75,685$51,563$54,060
Adjustments for Features-2120-212-2,044-4,575-1,213-2,672
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,913$53,317$61,508$63,676$71,110$50,350$51,388
Cost Above Minimum$4,596$0$8,191$10,359$17,793$0$1,038

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus RX

Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesRXRX
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT      $1100
RWD$0$0$0    
AWD   $1700$1700 $1700
FWD     $0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100$100$100$100  
Power liftgate     $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350  
Sunshades, second row     $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention     $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, front$25$25$25$25$25  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200$200$200$200  
Hill descent control   $250$250  
Rear side airbags     $300$300
Side collision intervention$200$200$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports     $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover     $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100  
Roof rails     $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear wiper     $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass     $15$15
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0     
9 kWh battery pack $0     
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500  
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0  
Body kit    $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Laminated front side windows     $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Rear bumper protector     $40$40
Rear spoiler    $200$200$200
Self-repairing paint     $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings     $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0  
Gesture control system$100$100$100$100   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Larger infotainment display     $0$0
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio     $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250  
Surround sound    $250  
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125$125
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
LED headlights    $1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 $750$750
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats     $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   
Massage, driver seat    $100  
Massage, passenger seat    $100  
Memory system, passenger seat    $150  
Metal pedals    $75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$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  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100  
Power-folding second row seats     $700$700
Upholstered instrument panel    $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350  
Chrome-coated alloy wheels     $600$600
Performance steering system (optional)    $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,705$7,480$7,705$9,655$12,355$8,780$10,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$0$225$2,175$4,875$1,300$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-2120-212-2,044-4,575-1,213-2,672

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20182018
Model5-SeriesRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.1 in109.8 in
Length194.6 in192.5 in
Width73.5 in74.6 in
Height58.2 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.4,223 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.756.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rails250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Power-folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding second row seats400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
255/55VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested232571%
Total Not Requested95029%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rails250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Power-folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding second row seats400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
255/55VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested232571%
Total Not Requested95029%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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