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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: $61,551

Lexus GS 460   
Difference: $4,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820202020
ModelGSGS5-Series5-Series
Trim460450h540iM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,020 $55,800 $59,450 $76,650
Navigation system 1,850 1,500    
Obstacle detection, rear 500      
Tires, run-flat 320      
Rain-sensing wipers 100      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900 900    
Sunshade, rear, power 210   575 575
Cooled or ventilated front seats 200      
Active stabilizer bars 3,000 3,320    
Rear spoiler 200 200    
Satellite radio 486 486    
Premium Tier     2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     700  
Active steering     1,150  
Luxury Seating Package       1,200
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,000
Heated front seats       500
Dynamic Handling Package       3,600
Wood trim       0
Navigation system 1,555 1,275    
Obstacle detection, rear 400      
Tires, run-flat 256      
Rain-sensing wipers 80      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760 760    
Sunshade, rear, power 168   530 525
Cooled or ventilated front seats 160      
Active stabilizer bars 2,400 2,656    
Rear spoiler 160 160    
Satellite radio 389 389    
Premium Tier     2,115  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     645  
Active steering     1,060  
Luxury Seating Package       1,105
Upgraded leather upholstery       920
Heated front seats       455
Dynamic Handling Package       3,310
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 7,766 6,406 5,275 6,875
Options (change) 6,328 5,240 4,855 6,315
Destination 765 765 995 995
Gas Tax 0 -1,300 0 0
Total Price $61,551 $61,671 $65,720 $84,520

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus GS 460
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series 540i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,304
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,182
Model Year2008200820202020
ModelGSGS5-Series5-Series
Trim460450h540iM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine342hp V8292hp V6 H335hp I6523hp V8
TransmissionT8CVT-6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$61,551$61,671$65,720$84,520
Adjustments for Features-3500-3,215-8,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,201$61,671$62,505$76,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$470$0$13,850

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2008200820202020
ModelGSGS5-Series5-Series
Trim460450h540iM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Hill descent control   $250
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Residual heat  $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Cassette player$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Gesture control system  $100 
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Text dictation  $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
LED headlights   $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750 
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 $150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$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
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500 $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Rear wheel steering  $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,865$4,515$7,730$12,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0$3,215$8,165
Value of Feature Adjustments-3030-295-724

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082020
ModelGS5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in117.1 in
Length190.0 in194.6 in
Width71.7 in73.5 in
Height56.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested150050%
Total Not Requested150050%

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