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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: $50,085

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $18,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,563

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $17,477

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018201820182018
ModelIS5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim350530i540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,065 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400
Base Invoice $37,261 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940
Adaptive cruise control 500        
F Sport Package 3,740        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,995        
Obstacle detection, rear 500        
Blind spot warning system 600        
Active steering 400   1,150 1,150  
Sunshade, rear, power 210 575 575 575 575
Heated steering wheel 150 190 190 190  
Lighting Package   1,050 1,050 1,050  
Luxury Seating Package   1,600 1,600 1,600 1,200
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,450 1,000 1,000 1,000
Driving Assistance Package   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
M Sport Design   4,900 4,900 4,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550  
Temporary spare tire   150 150 150 150
Dynamic Handling Package   1,650      
Adaptive dampers - electrical     700 700  
Heated front seats         500
Wood trim         0
Adaptive cruise control 460        
F Sport Package 3,441        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,764        
Obstacle detection, rear 460        
Blind spot warning system 552        
Active steering 368   1,060 1,060  
Sunshade, rear, power 192 530 530 530 525
Heated steering wheel 140 175 175 175  
Lighting Package   965 965 965  
Luxury Seating Package   1,470 1,470 1,470 1,105
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,255 920 920 920
Driving Assistance Package   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
M Sport Design   4,510 4,510 4,140  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505  
Temporary spare tire   140 140 140 140
Dynamic Handling Package   1,520      
Adaptive dampers - electrical     645 645  
Heated front seats         455
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 9,095 14,815 13,565 13,165 5,125
Options (change) 8,377 13,635 12,485 12,115 4,710
Destination 925 995 995 995 995
Total Price $50,085 $68,210 $72,260 $76,160 $79,520
Total Invoice $46,563 $64,040 $67,820 $71,450 $74,645

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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: $11,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,313
Model Year20152018201820182018
ModelIS5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim350530i540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6248hp I4335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$50,085$68,210$72,260$76,160$79,520
Adjustments for Features0-6,565-6,565-8,515-6,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,085$61,645$65,695$67,645$72,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,050$6,000$11,160
Total Invoice$46,563$64,040$67,820$71,450$74,645
Adjustments for Features0-6,164-6,162-7,988-6,303
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,563$57,876$61,658$63,462$68,342
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,782$5,586$10,466

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152018201820182018
ModelIS5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim350530i540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
High performance brake pads (optional)$0    
Hill descent control   $250$250
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Rear side airbags$300    
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Water-repellent front-door glass$15    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  $0
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Gesture control system $100$100$100 
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250   $250
Text dictation $50$50$50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals$75   $75
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    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50    
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Rear wheel steering $1500$1500$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,540$11,105$11,105$13,055$11,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,565$6,565$8,515$6,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,164-6,162-7,988-6,303

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152018
ModelIS5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in117.1 in
Length183.7 in194.6 in
Width71.3 in73.5 in
Height56.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested192575%
Total Not Requested65025%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1150100%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Gesture control system100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Total Requested150046%
Total Not Requested175054%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Gesture control system100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Gesture control system100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

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