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Lexus IS vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
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Lexus IS vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $41,890 Lexus IS 250 | ||||||||
| Difference: $18,555 | ||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $37,593 Lexus IS 250 | ||||||||
| Difference: $19,302 | ||||||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | IS | IS | IS | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | F | 530i | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $33,295 | $39,720 | $60,660 | $52,400 | $57,700 | $62,000 | $73,400 | $102,600 |
| Base Invoice | $29,966 | $35,748 | $54,594 | $49,410 | $54,340 | $58,340 | $68,940 | $96,100 |
| F Sport Package | 2,440 | 2,440 | ||||||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 3,905 | 3,905 | 3,925 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 875 | |||||||
| M Sport Design | 4,900 | 4,900 | 4,500 | |||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | |||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | |||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 0 | |||||||
| F Sport Package | 2,098 | 2,098 | ||||||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 3,471 | 3,471 | 3,489 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 430 | 430 | 430 | |||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 753 | |||||||
| M Sport Design | 4,510 | 4,510 | 4,140 | |||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | |||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | 505 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | |||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 0 | |||||||
| Options (change) | 7,720 | 6,845 | 4,425 | 7,050 | 5,600 | 5,200 | 650 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 6,752 | 5,999 | 3,919 | 6,490 | 5,155 | 4,785 | 595 | 0 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 |
| Total Price | $41,890 | $47,440 | $65,960 | $60,445 | $64,295 | $68,195 | $75,045 | $104,595 |
| Total Invoice | $37,593 | $42,622 | $59,388 | $56,895 | $60,490 | $64,120 | $70,530 | $98,095 |
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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: $13,890 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,911 | ||||||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | IS | IS | IS | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | F | 530i | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 204hp V6 | 306hp V6 | 416hp V8 | 248hp I4 | 335hp I6 | 261hp I6 D | 456hp V8 | 600hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | T6 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | 4WD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 14 | 300, 14 | 300, 14 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-19 | 245/40-19 | 245/40-19 | 245/40-19 | 245/40-19 | 275/40-19 |
| Total Price | $41,890 | $47,440 | $65,960 | $60,445 | $64,295 | $68,195 | $75,045 | $104,595 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,000 | -2,175 | -4,665 | -4,665 | -6,615 | -8,815 | -10,665 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $41,890 | $46,440 | $63,785 | $55,780 | $59,630 | $61,580 | $66,230 | $93,930 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,550 | $21,895 | $0 | $3,850 | $5,800 | $10,450 | $38,150 |
| Total Invoice | $37,593 | $42,622 | $59,388 | $56,895 | $60,490 | $64,120 | $70,530 | $98,095 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -898 | -1,958 | -4,391 | -4,389 | -6,220 | -8,285 | -10,002 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $37,593 | $41,724 | $57,430 | $52,504 | $56,101 | $57,900 | $62,245 | $88,093 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,131 | $19,837 | $0 | $3,597 | $5,396 | $9,741 | $35,589 |
Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | IS | IS | IS | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | F | 530i | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||||
| 4WD | $1700 | |||||||
| Accessories | ||||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Second-row low console | $100 | |||||||
| Climate Control | ||||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||||
| Drivetrain | ||||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |||||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | ||||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Gesture control system | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |||||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |||||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |||||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | |||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |||||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||||||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |||||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |||||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||||||
| Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options | $0 | |||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Transmission | ||||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $2,915 | $3,915 | $5,090 | $7,580 | $7,580 | $9,530 | $11,730 | $13,580 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,000 | $2,175 | $4,665 | $4,665 | $6,615 | $8,815 | $10,665 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -898 | -1,958 | -4,391 | -4,389 | -6,220 | -8,285 | -10,002 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 |
| Model | IS | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 117.1 in |
| Length | 180.1 in | 194.6 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 73.5 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 58.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,456 lb. | 3,747 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.4 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.9 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.7 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.7 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 30.6 in | 36.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250
| F Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | Yes |
| 255/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 30% |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1175 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 23% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350
| F Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | Yes |
| 255/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 30% |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1175 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 23% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS F
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1175 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 23% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| M Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 245/40VR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 58% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i
| M Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 245/40VR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 58% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d
| M Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 245/40VR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 58% |
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