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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: $45,425

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $20,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,420

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $21,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelIS5-Series
Trim350550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,440 $60,200
Base Invoice $31,186 $55,585
Luxury Package 3,495  
Navigation system 2,550  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400
Rearview camera   400
Heated front seats   500
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Proximity key   1,000
Luxury Package 2,796  
Navigation system 2,168  
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185
Rearview camera   365
Heated front seats   455
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Proximity key   910
Options (change) 9,395 4,875
Options (change) 7,644 4,440
Destination 590 875
Total Price $45,425 $65,950
Total Invoice $39,420 $60,900

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,935
Model Year20062011
ModelIS5-Series
Trim350550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$45,425$65,950
Adjustments for Features0-590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,425$65,360
Total Invoice$39,420$60,900
Adjustments for Features0-545
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,420$60,355

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062011
ModelIS5-Series
Trim350550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,165$3,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-545

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062011
ModelIS5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in116.9 in
Length180.1 in193.1 in
Width70.9 in73.2 in
Height56.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.4,376 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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
Total Requested195081%
Total Not Requested45019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%

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