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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: $10,502

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,735

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $9,877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018201820182018
ModelES5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim350530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $102,600
Base Invoice $34,400 $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $96,100
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,065            
Obstacle detection, rear 500            
Ultra Luxury Package 3,535            
Luxury Seating Package   1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,200  
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,450 2,450 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Premium Tier   2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550    
Temporary spare tire   150   150 150 150  
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575 575 575  
Heated front seats           500  
Wood trim           0 0
Sunroof             0
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,749            
Obstacle detection, rear 460            
Ultra Luxury Package 3,251            
Luxury Seating Package   1,470 1,470 1,470 1,470 1,105  
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,255 2,255 920 920 920  
Premium Tier   2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505    
Temporary spare tire   140   140 140 140  
Sunshade, rear, power   530 530 530 530 525  
Heated front seats           455  
Wood trim           0 0
Sunroof             0
Options (change) 8,100 7,625 7,475 6,175 6,175 3,425 0
Options (change) 7,460 7,015 6,875 5,680 5,680 3,145 0
Destination 875 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,668 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $45,700 $61,020 $56,202 $64,870 $69,170 $77,820 $104,595
Total Invoice $42,735 $57,420 $52,612 $61,015 $65,015 $73,080 $98,095

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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: $7,537
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,101
Model Year2012201820182018201820182018
ModelES5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim350530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19
Total Price$45,700$61,020$56,202$64,870$69,170$77,820$104,595
Adjustments for Features0-3,190-2,965-3,190-5,140-7,190-8,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,700$57,830$53,237$61,680$64,030$70,630$96,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,593$0$8,443$10,793$17,393$43,168
Total Invoice$42,735$57,420$52,612$61,015$65,015$73,080$98,095
Adjustments for Features0-3,002-2,776-3,000-4,831-6,752-7,681
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,735$54,418$49,836$58,015$60,184$66,328$90,414
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,582$0$8,179$10,348$16,492$40,578

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2012201820182018201820182018
ModelES5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim350530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5
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$1700 
4WD      $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel      $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$225 
Sunshades, second row $125$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$150 
Tires, run-flat $150$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
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0    
9 kWh battery pack  $0    
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500$500
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0$0
Body kit     $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25      
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200      
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
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$200      
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
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50$50
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 driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200$200
Compass$0      
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)      $350
Interior ambient lighting$150      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display      $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
LED headlights     $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$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$300 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Metal pedals     $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
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $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
Upholstered instrument panel     $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150      
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500$500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options      $0
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0$0
Polished alloy wheels$350      
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $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$5,665$8,855$8,630$8,855$10,805$12,855$13,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,190$2,965$3,190$5,140$7,190$8,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,002-2,776-3,000-4,831-6,752-7,681

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122018
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

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
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 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%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%

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

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

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, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

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, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%

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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