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

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Lexus GS vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,000

BMW 5-Series 525i   
Difference: $9,001

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,295

BMW 5-Series 525i   
Difference: $4,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelGSGS5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim460450h525i530i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,020 $55,800 $42,500 $46,800 $57,400
Base Invoice $46,127 $49,104 $38,855 $42,770 $52,415
Navigation system 1,850 1,500 1,800 1,800 1,800
Obstacle detection, rear 500   700 700  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900 900      
Rain-sensing wipers 100        
Satellite radio 486 486 595 595 595
Sunshade, rear, power 210   575 575 575
Adaptive cruise control 2,850 2,850 2,200 2,200 2,200
Tires, run-flat 320        
Active stabilizer bars 3,000 3,320      
Premium Package     2,000 1,800  
Xenon HID headlights     800   800
Rear side airbags     385 385 385
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Proximity key     1,000 1,000 1,000
Active steering     1,250 1,250 1,250
Sport Package       2,300  
Navigation system 1,555 1,275 1,640 1,640 1,640
Obstacle detection, rear 400   635 635  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760 760      
Rain-sensing wipers 80        
Satellite radio 389 389 540 540 540
Sunshade, rear, power 168   525 525 525
Adaptive cruise control 2,280 2,280 2,000 2,000 2,000
Tires, run-flat 256        
Active stabilizer bars 2,400 2,656      
Premium Package     1,820 1,640  
Xenon HID headlights     730   730
Rear side airbags     350 350 350
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Proximity key     910 910 910
Active steering     1,140 1,140 1,140
Sport Package       2,095  
Options (change) 10,216 9,056 11,805 13,105 9,105
Options (change) 8,288 7,360 10,745 11,930 8,290
Destination 765 765 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 -1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $64,001 $64,321 $55,000 $60,600 $67,200
Total Invoice $55,180 $55,929 $50,295 $55,395 $61,400

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 525i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,761
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,092
Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelGSGS5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim460450h525i530i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine342hp V8292hp V6 H215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8
TransmissionT8CVT-6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10200, 10200, 10200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/50-17245/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$64,001$64,321$55,000$60,600$67,200
Adjustments for Features-3,240-3,1900-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,761$61,131$55,000$59,750$67,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$370$0$4,750$12,200
Total Invoice$55,180$55,929$50,295$55,395$61,400
Adjustments for Features-2,793-2,7740-7770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,387$53,155$50,295$54,618$61,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$768$0$4,323$11,105

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelGSGS5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim460450h525i530i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50   
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
Cassette player$50$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers$50$50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500 $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$4,540$4,490$1,300$2,150$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,240$3,190$0$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,793-2,7740-7770

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082006
ModelGS5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in113.7 in
Length190.0 in191.1 in
Width71.7 in72.7 in
Height56.1 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested75054%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%

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