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BMW X5 vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X5 vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,839

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $16,481

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,763

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $16,207

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelX5X5ISISIS
Trim3.0si4.8i250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,200 $54,800 $33,295 $39,720 $60,660
Base Invoice $42,685 $50,595 $29,966 $35,748 $54,594
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,850 1,850      
Premium Package 2,850 1,850      
Technology Package 2,600 2,600      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595      
iPod integration 400 400      
Proximity key 1,000 1,000      
Xenon HID headlights     875    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,905 3,905 3,925
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500 500
Rear spoiler     389 389  
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,685 1,685      
Premium Package 2,595 1,685      
Technology Package 2,365 2,365      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540      
iPod integration 365 365      
Proximity key 910 910      
Xenon HID headlights     753    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,471 3,471 3,489
Obstacle detection, rear     430 430 430
Rear spoiler     268 268  
Options (change) 9,295 8,295 5,669 4,794 4,425
Options (change) 8,460 7,550 4,922 4,169 3,919
Destination 825 825 875 875 875
Total Price $56,320 $63,920 $39,839 $45,389 $65,960
Total Invoice $51,970 $58,970 $35,763 $40,792 $59,388

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,716
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,887
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelX5X5ISISIS
Trim3.0si4.8i250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I6350hp V8204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$56,320$63,920$39,839$45,389$65,960
Adjustments for Features-5,765-6,1150-1,000-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,555$57,805$39,839$44,389$63,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,250$0$4,550$23,571
Total Invoice$51,970$58,970$35,763$40,792$59,388
Adjustments for Features-5,320-5,6410-899-2,296
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,650$53,329$35,763$39,893$57,092
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,679$0$4,130$21,329

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelX5X5ISISIS
Trim3.0si4.8i250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100 
6-speed manual  $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Second-row low console    $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  $175
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200   
CD player$125$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  $75
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights$50$50   
Headlight washers   $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  $200
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$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$8,205$8,555$2,440$3,440$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,765$6,115$0$1,000$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,320-5,6410-899-2,296

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082011
ModelX5IS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.5 in107.5 in
Length191.1 in180.1 in
Width76.1 in70.9 in
Height69.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,983 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested185076%
Total Not Requested59024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested59046%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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