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

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Lexus ES vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,955

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $18,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,386

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $18,899

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelES5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim330528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,300 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $28,640 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Stability control 650        
Xenon HID headlights 640        
Navigation system 2,200   1,900    
Heated front seats 640 500 500 500 500
Sunshade, rear, power 210        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620        
Premium Package   2,250      
Luxury Seating Package   2,400 2,400 1,900 2,400
Multicontour seats   1,300 1,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550  
Technology Package   1,850      
Sport Package       3,000  
Stability control 520        
Xenon HID headlights 512        
Navigation system 1,843   1,730    
Heated front seats 512 455 455 455 455
Sunshade, rear, power 168        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 496        
Premium Package   2,050      
Luxury Seating Package   2,185 2,185 1,730 2,185
Multicontour seats   1,185 1,185    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500  
Technology Package   1,685      
Sport Package       2,730  
Options (change) 4,960 8,850 6,650 5,950 2,900
Options (change) 4,051 8,060 6,055 5,415 2,640
Destination 695 895 895 895 895
Total Price $37,955 $56,645 $60,045 $67,795 $65,795
Total Invoice $33,386 $52,285 $55,430 $62,565 $60,755

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 330
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,516
Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelES5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim330528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp V6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionA5T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$37,955$56,645$60,045$67,795$65,795
Adjustments for Features0-3,665-2,615-3,140-2,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,955$52,980$57,430$64,655$62,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,450$11,675$9,850
Total Invoice$33,386$52,285$55,430$62,565$60,755
Adjustments for Features0-3,383-2,414-2,898-2,738
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,386$48,902$53,016$59,667$58,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,114$10,765$9,115

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelES5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim330528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350   
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250  $250
Rearview camera $200  $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
Cassette player$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$2,340$6,005$4,955$5,480$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,665$2,615$3,140$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,383-2,414-2,898-2,738

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062012
ModelES5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in116.9 in
Length191.1 in193.1 in
Width71.3 in73.2 in
Height57.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.8 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested52547%
Total Not Requested60053%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested15023%
Total Not Requested50077%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested52547%
Total Not Requested60053%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested15023%
Total Not Requested50077%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested52562%
Total Not Requested32538%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested52547%
Total Not Requested60053%

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