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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: $50,625

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $26,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,088

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $24,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelIS5-Series
Trim350550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,870 $60,200
Base Invoice $38,009 $55,585
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
AWD 2,235 2,300
F Sport Package 2,715  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,645  
Adaptive cruise control 500  
Sunshade, rear, power 210  
Dynamic Handling Package   2,700
Sport Package   2,200
Premium Package 2   2,400
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400
App support   250
Folding second row seats   475
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500
Proximity key   1,000
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
AWD 2,078 2,115
F Sport Package 2,498  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,441  
Adaptive cruise control 460  
Sunshade, rear, power 192  
Dynamic Handling Package   2,455
Sport Package   2,000
Premium Package 2   2,185
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,775
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185
App support   230
Folding second row seats   430
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475
Proximity key   910
Options (change) 8,805 16,175
Options (change) 8,129 14,760
Destination 950 875
Total Price $50,625 $77,250
Total Invoice $47,088 $71,220

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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: $23,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,868
Model Year20162011
ModelIS5-Series
Trim350550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$50,625$77,250
Adjustments for Features0-3,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,625$73,710
Total Invoice$47,088$71,220
Adjustments for Features0-3,264
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,088$67,956

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20162011
ModelIS5-Series
Trim350550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, driver seat $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 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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,290$9,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,264

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20162011
ModelIS5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in116.9 in
Length183.7 in193.1 in
Width71.3 in73.2 in
Height56.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,737 lb.4,519 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested130047%
Total Not Requested147553%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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 alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested95090%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested72543%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%

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