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BMW X5 vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X5 vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,600

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $16,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,643

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $15,042

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelX5X5X5ES
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,200 $57,700 $64,200 $36,725
Base Invoice $50,965 $53,265 $59,245 $34,400
Convenience Package 3,500 3,500    
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,700    
Premium Package     1,850  
Obstacle detection, rear       500
Navigation system       2,465
Ultra Luxury Package       3,535
Adaptive cruise control       1,500
Convenience Package 3,185 3,185    
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185  
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,545    
Premium Package     1,685  
Obstacle detection, rear       460
Navigation system       2,277
Ultra Luxury Package       3,251
Adaptive cruise control       1,380
Options (change) 6,400 8,100 4,750 8,000
Options (change) 5,825 7,370 4,325 7,368
Destination 895 895 895 875
Total Price $62,495 $66,695 $69,845 $45,600
Total Invoice $57,685 $61,530 $64,465 $42,643

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,598
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelX5X5X5ES
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6300hp I6400hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 1086, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18215/55-17
Total Price$62,495$66,695$69,845$45,600
Adjustments for Features-4,815-5,965-4,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,680$60,730$65,030$45,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$7,350$0
Total Invoice$57,685$61,530$64,465$42,643
Adjustments for Features-4,444-5,503-4,4440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,241$56,027$60,021$42,643
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,786$6,780$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelX5X5X5ES
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100  
Memory system, passenger seat $150 $150
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$9,405$10,555$9,405$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,815$5,965$4,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,444-5,503-4,4440

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122012
ModelX5ES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.5 in109.3 in
Length191.2 in191.1 in
Width76.1 in71.1 in
Height69.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Total Requested107554%
Total Not Requested91546%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested107554%
Total Not Requested91546%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested35028%
Total Not Requested90072%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%

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