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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: $45,700

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $18,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,735

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $17,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelES5-Series
Trim350540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $56,450
Base Invoice $34,400 $53,180
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,065  
Ultra Luxury Package 3,535  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 750
Luxury Seating Package   1,600
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,000
Heated front seats   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Proximity key   650
Temporary spare tire   150
Rearview camera   400
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,749  
Ultra Luxury Package 3,251  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 685
Luxury Seating Package   1,470
Upgraded leather upholstery   920
Heated front seats   455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Proximity key   600
Temporary spare tire   140
Rearview camera   370
Sunshade, rear, power   530
Options (change) 8,100 6,325
Options (change) 7,460 5,815
Destination 875 995
Total Price $45,700 $63,770
Total Invoice $42,735 $59,990

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,913
Model Year20122017
ModelES5-Series
Trim350540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6335hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/45-18
Total Price$45,700$63,770
Adjustments for Features0-2,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,700$61,280
Total Invoice$42,735$59,990
Adjustments for Features0-2,342
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,735$57,648

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122017
ModelES5-Series
Trim350540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation $50
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $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, 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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,015$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,342

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122017
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 Weight3,580 lb.3,847 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

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%
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, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested162581%
Total Not Requested37519%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
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
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%

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