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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: $64,745

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $1,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,800

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $2,163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelIS5-Series
TrimF550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,300 $62,000
Base Invoice $57,009 $57,220
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,925  
Aluminum trim   0
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   1,000
6-speed manual   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,619  
Aluminum trim   0
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   910
6-speed manual   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 4,425 1,850
Options (change) 4,079 1,685
Destination 875 895
Total Price $66,600 $64,745
Total Invoice $61,963 $59,800

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,037
Model Year20122012
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$66,600$64,745
Adjustments for Features-1,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,390$64,745
Total Invoice$61,963$59,800
Adjustments for Features-1,1260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,837$59,800

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122012
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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$3,240$2,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1260

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See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. BMW 5-Series features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122012
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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See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. BMW 5-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

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