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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: $61,741

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $3,004

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,136

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $5,664

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelIS5-Series
TrimF550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,000 $62,000
Base Invoice $49,280 $57,220
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990  
Satellite radio 486  
Aluminum trim   0
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   1,000
6-speed manual   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302  
Satellite radio 389  
Aluminum trim   0
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   910
6-speed manual   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 4,976 1,850
Options (change) 4,091 1,685
Destination 765 895
Total Price $61,741 $64,745
Total Invoice $54,136 $59,800

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,989
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,528
Model Year20082012
ModelIS5-Series
TrimF550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8400hp V8
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$61,741$64,745
Adjustments for Features-9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,756$64,745
Total Invoice$54,136$59,800
Adjustments for Features-8640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,272$59,800

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082012
ModelIS5-Series
TrimF550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Metal pedals$75 
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 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,140$2,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$985$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8640

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082012
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 Weight3,780 lb.4,343 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 F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

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