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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: $49,635

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $26,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,179

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $24,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelIS5-Series
Trim350550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,870 $62,000
Base Invoice $38,009 $57,220
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
F Sport Package 2,715  
Navigation system 1,505  
Adaptive cruise control 500  
AWD 2,235 2,300
Sunshade, rear, power 210  
Heated steering wheel 150  
Cold Weather Package   1,450
Luxury Seating Package   2,400
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500
Sport Package   2,600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400
App support   250
Proximity key   1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
F Sport Package 2,498  
Navigation system 1,392  
Adaptive cruise control 460  
AWD 2,078 2,115
Sunshade, rear, power 192  
Heated steering wheel 140  
Cold Weather Package   1,320
Luxury Seating Package   2,185
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475
Sport Package   2,365
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185
App support   230
Proximity key   910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 7,815 13,250
Options (change) 7,220 12,105
Destination 950 895
Total Price $49,635 $76,145
Total Invoice $46,179 $70,220

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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: $22,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,684
Model Year20162012
ModelIS5-Series
Trim350550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$49,635$76,145
Adjustments for Features0-3,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,635$72,505
Total Invoice$46,179$70,220
Adjustments for Features0-3,357
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,179$66,863

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20162012
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
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
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Infotainment 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
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
Headlight washers $50
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 
Heated second row seats $200
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,215$9,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,357

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20162012
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
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested130047%
Total Not Requested147553%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested52547%
Total Not Requested60053%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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