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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: $62,230

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $1,771

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,180

Lexus GS 460   
Difference: $2,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelGSGS5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim460450h528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,020 $55,800 $45,800 $51,100 $60,400
Base Invoice $46,127 $49,104 $42,315 $47,190 $55,750
Navigation system 1,850 1,500 1,900 1,900 1,900
Obstacle detection, rear 500   750 750  
Rain-sensing wipers 100        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900 900      
Sunshade, rear, power 210   575 575 575
Tires, run-flat 320        
Active stabilizer bars 3,000 3,320      
Adaptive cruise control 2,850 2,850      
Satellite radio 486 486      
Premium Package     2,400 2,200  
Sport Package     2,900    
Xenon HID headlights     800    
Rear side airbags     385 385 385
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Proximity key     1,000 1,000 1,000
Active steering     1,400 1,400 1,400
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400 2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595 595
Navigation system 1,555 1,275 1,730 1,730 1,730
Obstacle detection, rear 400   685 685  
Rain-sensing wipers 80        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760 760      
Sunshade, rear, power 168   525 525 525
Tires, run-flat 256        
Active stabilizer bars 2,400 2,656      
Adaptive cruise control 2,280 2,280      
Satellite radio 389 389      
Premium Package     2,185 2,000  
Sport Package     2,640    
Xenon HID headlights     730    
Rear side airbags     350 350 350
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Proximity key     910 910 910
Active steering     1,230 1,230 1,230
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,135 2,135 2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540 540
Options (change) 10,216 9,056 15,605 11,705 8,755
Options (change) 8,288 7,360 14,115 10,560 7,875
Destination 765 765 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 -1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $64,001 $64,321 $62,230 $63,630 $69,980
Total Invoice $55,180 $55,929 $57,255 $58,575 $64,450

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 528i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus GS 460
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $606
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,998
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelGSGS5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim460450h528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine342hp V8292hp V6 H230hp I6300hp 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)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$64,001$64,321$62,230$63,630$69,980
Adjustments for Features-2,565-2,515-1,40000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,436$61,806$60,830$63,630$69,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$370$0$2,800$9,150
Total Invoice$55,180$55,929$57,255$58,575$64,450
Adjustments for Features-2,211-2,187-1,28800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,969$53,742$55,967$58,575$64,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$773$0$2,608$8,483

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelGSGS5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim460450h528i535i550i
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50   
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0  
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   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
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 
Cassette player$50$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers$50$50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
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$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver 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$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$5,140$5,090$3,975$2,575$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,565$2,515$1,400$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,211-2,187-1,28800

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082009
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.3,506 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 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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%
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front seat active head restraints0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested80036%
Total Not Requested145064%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%

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