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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: $43,689

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $14,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008202020202020202020202020
ModelES5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim350530i530e iPerformance540iM550iM5M5 Competition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,120 $53,900 $53,900 $59,450 $76,650 $102,700 $110,000
Premium Plus Package 2,480            
Rear side airbags 250            
Xenon HID headlights 815            
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,250            
Obstacle detection, rear 500            
Sunshade, rear, power 210 575 575 575 575    
Rear spoiler 299            
Premium Tier   2,300 2,300 2,300      
Luxury Seating Package   1,600 1,600 1,600 1,200    
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,450 2,450 1,000 1,000    
Temporary spare tire   150   150 150    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550      
Heated front seats         500    
Wood trim         0 0 0
Sunroof           0 0
Premium Plus Package 2,058            
Rear side airbags 200            
Xenon HID headlights 652            
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,408            
Obstacle detection, rear 400            
Sunshade, rear, power 168 530 530 530 525    
Rear spoiler 199            
Premium Tier   2,115 2,115 2,115      
Luxury Seating Package   1,470 1,470 1,470 1,105    
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,255 2,255 920 920    
Temporary spare tire   140   140 140    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505      
Heated front seats         455    
Wood trim         0 0 0
Sunroof           0 0
Options (change) 8,804 7,625 7,475 6,175 3,425 0 0
Options (change) 7,085 7,015 6,875 5,680 3,145 0 0
Destination 765 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,668 0 0 1,000 1,000
Total Price $43,689 $62,520 $57,702 $66,620 $81,070 $104,695 $111,995

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus ES 350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series M5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,648
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,106
Model Year2008202020202020202020202020
ModelES5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim350530i530e iPerformance540iM550iM5M5 Competition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6523hp V8600hp V8617hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDAWD4WD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19275/35-20
Total Price$43,689$62,520$57,702$66,620$81,070$104,695$111,995
Adjustments for Features0-3,590-3,365-3,590-7,590-8,590-8,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,689$58,930$54,337$63,030$73,480$96,105$103,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,593$0$8,693$19,143$41,768$49,068

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2008202020202020202020202020
ModelES5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim350530i530e iPerformance540iM550iM5M5 Competition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0   
AWD    $1700  
4WD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel     $100$100
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225      
Hill descent control    $250$250$250
Rear side airbags$300      
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150 $150$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
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      
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0$0
Rear spoiler$200   $200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
Gesture control system $100$100$100 $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
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$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$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
Interior ambient lighting$150      
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100  
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, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner     $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300$300
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$4,040$7,630$7,405$7,630$11,630$12,630$12,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,590$3,365$3,590$7,590$8,590$8,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-470-197-369-404-178-167

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082020
ModelES5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in117.1 in
Length191.1 in194.6 in
Width71.1 in73.5 in
Height57.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested205093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

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