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

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Lexus IS vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,425

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $12,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,583

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $13,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelISIS5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim250350525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,990 $35,440 $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $81,200
Base Invoice $26,389 $31,186 $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $74,070
Sport Package 3,695 3,695        
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 1,800 1,800 1,800  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 700 700    
Headlight washers 100 100        
Premium Package     2,000 1,800    
Xenon HID headlights     800   800 800
Heated front seats     500 500 500  
Proximity key     1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Wood trim           0
Rear spoiler           0
Sport Package 2,956 2,956        
Navigation system 2,168 2,168 1,640 1,640 1,640  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 635 635    
Headlight washers 80 80        
Premium Package     1,820 1,640    
Xenon HID headlights     730   730 730
Heated front seats     455 455 455  
Proximity key     910 910 910 910
Wood trim           0
Rear spoiler           0
Options (change) 6,845 6,845 6,800 5,800 4,100 1,800
Options (change) 5,604 5,604 6,190 5,280 3,735 1,640
Destination 590 590 695 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $37,425 $42,875 $49,995 $53,295 $62,195 $86,695
Total Invoice $32,583 $37,380 $45,740 $48,745 $56,845 $79,405

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,605
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelISIS5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim250350525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionM6T6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19
Total Price$37,425$42,875$49,995$53,295$62,195$86,695
Adjustments for Features-515-1,565000-3,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,910$41,310$49,995$53,295$62,195$83,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0$3,300$12,200$33,685
Total Invoice$32,583$37,380$45,740$48,745$56,845$79,405
Adjustments for Features-448-1,364000-2,761
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,135$36,016$45,740$48,745$56,845$76,644
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,881$0$3,005$11,105$30,904

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelISIS5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim250350525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    
7-speed automated manual     $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Rearview camera$200$200    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100    
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD changer, remote     $200
CD player  $125$125$125$125
MP3-compatible player$50$50    
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0$0 
Headlight washers$50$50   $50
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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 bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100    
Total Value of Features$1,965$3,015$1,450$1,450$1,450$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$515$1,565$0$0$0$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments-448-1,364000-2,761

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062006
ModelIS5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in113.7 in
Length180.1 in191.1 in
Width70.9 in72.7 in
Height56.1 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested167564%
Total Not Requested92536%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested167564%
Total Not Requested92536%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
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%
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
Compass0No
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%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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