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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: $54,142

BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance   
Difference: $9,544

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,717

BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance   
Difference: $4,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201820182018201820182018
ModelLS5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim430530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,525 $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $102,600
Base Invoice $49,176 $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $96,100
Modern Luxury Package 4,980            
Proximity key 1,000            
Satellite radio 486            
Premium Tier   2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300    
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575 575 575  
Heated second row seats   350 350 350 350    
Heated steering wheel   190 190 190 190    
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550    
Temporary spare tire   150   150 150 150  
Luxury Seating Package           1,200  
Upgraded leather upholstery           1,000  
Heated front seats           500  
Wood trim           0 0
Sunroof             0
Modern Luxury Package 4,040            
Proximity key 800            
Satellite radio 389            
Premium Tier   2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115    
Sunshade, rear, power   530 530 530 530 525  
Heated second row seats   320 320 320 320    
Heated steering wheel   175 175 175 175    
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505    
Temporary spare tire   140   140 140 140  
Luxury Seating Package           1,105  
Upgraded leather upholstery           920  
Heated front seats           455  
Wood trim           0 0
Sunroof             0
Options (change) 6,466 5,565 5,415 4,115 4,115 3,425 0
Options (change) 5,229 5,120 4,980 3,785 3,785 3,145 0
Destination 695 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,668 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $63,686 $58,960 $54,142 $62,810 $67,110 $77,820 $104,595
Total Invoice $55,100 $55,525 $50,717 $59,120 $63,120 $73,080 $98,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,799
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,495
Model Year2006201820182018201820182018
ModelLS5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim430530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine278hp V8248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19
Total Price$63,686$58,960$54,142$62,810$67,110$77,820$104,595
Adjustments for Features0-2,330-2,255-2,330-4,280-6,905-7,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,686$56,630$51,887$60,480$62,830$70,915$97,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,743$0$8,593$10,943$19,028$45,303
Total Invoice$55,100$55,525$50,717$59,120$63,120$73,080$98,095
Adjustments for Features0-2,194-2,112-2,193-4,026-6,484-6,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,100$53,331$48,605$56,927$59,094$66,596$91,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,726$0$8,322$10,489$17,991$42,545

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2006201820182018201820182018
ModelLS5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim430530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700 
4WD      $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100 $100
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control    $250$250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50      
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0    
9 kWh battery pack  $0    
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500$500
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0$0
Body kit     $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25      
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Cassette player$50      
CD changer, in-dash$325      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
Gesture control system $100$100$100$100 $100
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75      
Compass$0      
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)      $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display      $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
LED headlights     $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    $300 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50  
Massage, driver seat     $100 
Massage, passenger seat     $100 
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100      
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25      
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel     $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150      
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500$500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options      $0
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,825$6,155$6,080$6,155$8,105$10,730$11,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,330$2,255$2,330$4,280$6,905$7,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,194-2,112-2,193-4,026-6,484-6,945

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062018
ModelLS5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.2 in117.1 in
Length197.4 in194.6 in
Width72.0 in73.5 in
Height58.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,991 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume20.2 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 430

Modern Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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 seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested210086%
Total Not Requested35014%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%

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 buckets100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

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