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Lexus LS vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus LS vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,765

BMW 5-Series 525i   
Difference: $11,921

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,355

BMW 5-Series 525i   
Difference: $7,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelLS5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim430525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,525 $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $81,200
Base Invoice $49,176 $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $74,070
Modern Luxury Package 4,980        
Satellite radio 486 595 595 595 595
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Premium Package   2,000 1,800    
Navigation system   1,800 1,800 1,800  
Xenon HID headlights   800   800 800
Obstacle detection, rear   700 700    
Heated second row seats   350 350 350 350
Cold Weather Package   750 750 750  
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575  
Wood trim         0
Rear spoiler         0
Modern Luxury Package 4,040        
Satellite radio 389 540 540 540 540
Proximity key 800 910 910 910 910
Premium Package   1,820 1,640    
Navigation system   1,640 1,640 1,640  
Xenon HID headlights   730   730 730
Obstacle detection, rear   635 635    
Heated second row seats   320 320 320 320
Cold Weather Package   685 685 685  
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525 525  
Wood trim         0
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 6,466 8,570 7,570 5,870 2,745
Options (change) 5,229 7,805 6,895 5,350 2,500
Destination 695 695 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $63,686 $51,765 $55,065 $63,965 $87,640
Total Invoice $55,100 $47,355 $50,360 $58,460 $80,265

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 525i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,521
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,669
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelLS5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim430525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine278hp V8215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionT6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19
Total Price$63,686$51,765$55,065$63,965$87,640
Adjustments for Features-2,400000-2,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,286$51,765$55,065$63,965$85,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,300$12,200$33,360
Total Invoice$55,100$47,355$50,360$58,460$80,265
Adjustments for Features-2,076000-2,303
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,024$47,355$50,360$58,460$77,962
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,005$11,105$30,607

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelLS5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim430525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100 
Power trunk closer$350    
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Rearview camera$200    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350    
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
Cassette player$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD changer, remote    $200
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0    
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100    
Power-folding mirrors$50   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$3,950$1,550$1,550$1,550$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,400$0$0$0$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,076000-2,303

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062006
ModelLS5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.2 in113.7 in
Length197.4 in191.1 in
Width72.0 in72.7 in
Height58.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,991 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume20.2 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 430

Modern Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested150061%
Total Not Requested95039%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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