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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: $49,425

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $11,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015201520152015
ModelIS5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim350528i535i535d550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,830 $49,950 $55,600 $57,100 $64,900
Active steering 400 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
F Sport Package 3,155        
Blind spot warning system 600        
Navigation system 1,735        
Obstacle detection, rear 500        
Sunshade, rear, power 210 575 575 575 575
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Driver Assistance Package   1,800 1,800 1,800  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
LED headlights   1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550  
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Premium Package     1,500 1,500  
Luxury Seating Package         1,300
Active steering 368 1,595 1,595 1,595 1,595
F Sport Package 2,904        
Blind spot warning system 552        
Navigation system 1,604        
Obstacle detection, rear 460        
Sunshade, rear, power 192 525 525 525 525
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Driver Assistance Package   1,640 1,640 1,640  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
LED headlights   1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500  
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Premium Package     1,365 1,365  
Luxury Seating Package         1,185
Options (change) 6,600 10,175 11,675 11,675 9,125
Options (change) 6,080 9,270 10,635 10,635 8,315
Destination 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $49,425 $61,120 $68,270 $69,770 $75,020

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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: $9,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,414
Model Year20182015201520152015
ModelIS5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim350528i535i535d550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D443hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$49,425$61,120$68,270$69,770$75,020
Adjustments for Features0-2,590-4,690-4,690-5,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,425$58,530$63,580$65,080$69,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,050$6,550$11,300

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182015201520152015
ModelIS5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim350528i535i535d550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Power trunk closer  $350$350 
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
High performance brake pads (optional)$0    
Lane departure collision mitigation $50$50$50$50
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Rear side airbags$300    
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0    
Wide-view front camera $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
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Performance meter$150    
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   $300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals$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
Power seatback bolsters, 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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50    
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Rear wheel steering $1500$1500$1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100
Total Value of Features$4,990$7,580$9,680$9,680$10,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,590$4,690$4,690$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,411-4,360-4,359-4,822

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182015
ModelIS5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in116.9 in
Length184.3 in193.4 in
Width71.3 in73.2 in
Height56.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.3,815 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 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested130044%
Total Not Requested162556%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested62596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

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
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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