BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2020 Lexus SC Lexus SC 2008

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

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BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus SC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,727

BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance   
Difference: $14,833

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Model Year2020202020202020202020202008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSC
Trim530i530e iPerformance540iM550iM5M5 Competition430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $53,900 $53,900 $59,450 $76,650 $102,700 $110,000 $66,355
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550        
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500      
Wood trim       0 0 0  
Sunroof         0 0  
Rear spoiler             440
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505        
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455      
Wood trim       0 0 0  
Sunroof         0 0  
Rear spoiler             352
Options (change) 2,500 2,500 1,050 500 0 0 440
Options (change) 2,295 2,295 960 455 0 0 352
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 765
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 1,000 1,000 0
Total Price $57,395 $52,727 $61,495 $78,145 $104,695 $111,995 $67,560

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,173
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,726
Model Year2020202020202020202020202008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSC
Trim530i530e iPerformance540iM550iM5M5 Competition430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6523hp V8600hp V8617hp V8288hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD4WD4WDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16600, 16240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19275/35-20245/40-18
Total Price$57,395$52,727$61,495$78,145$104,695$111,995$67,560
Adjustments for Features-750-75-5,975-7,975-7,975-2,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,320$52,727$61,420$72,170$96,720$104,020$64,900
Cost Above Minimum$4,593$0$8,693$19,443$43,993$51,293$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus SC

Model Year2020202020202020202020202008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSC
Trim530i530e iPerformance540iM550iM5M5 Competition430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
RWD$0$0$0   $0
AWD   $1700   
4WD    $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel    $100$100 
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350 
Proximity key   $250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Wind blocker, small      $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Hill descent control   $250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Water-repellent front-door glass      $15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500$500 
Engine / Motor 
12 kWh battery pack $0     
3.5 kW onboard charger $0     
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500$500 
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0$0 
Body kit   $0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)      $25
Laminated front side windows      $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0$0 
Power retractable hardtop      $6750
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash      $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Gesture control system    $100$100 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Power antenna      $100
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75
Compass      $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125   $125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350 
Headlight washers      $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights      $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates      $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150 
Metal pedals   $75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $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$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options    $0$0 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,605$7,530$7,605$13,505$15,505$15,505$10,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$0$75$5,975$7,975$7,975$2,660
Value of Feature Adjustments-50-3-125-166-155-2,317

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20202008
Model5-SeriesSC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase117.1 in103.1 in
Length194.6 in178.5 in
Width73.5 in72.0 in
Height58.2 in53.1 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft38.8 ft3

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