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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: $76,650

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $2,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $70,655

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $2,271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelLS5-Series
Trim460550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,630 $60,200
Base Invoice $62,219 $55,585
Comfort Package 2,035  
Luxury Value Edition 965  
Sport Package 6,185 2,200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,950
Cold Weather Package   650
Convenience Package   1,700
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Active steering   1,750
Dynamic Handling Package   2,700
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500
Rearview camera   400
iPod integration   400
Comfort Package 1,872  
Luxury Value Edition 889  
Sport Package 5,691 2,000
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,380  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,775
Cold Weather Package   590
Convenience Package   1,545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Active steering   1,595
Dynamic Handling Package   2,455
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475
Rearview camera   365
iPod integration   365
Options (change) 10,685 15,575
Options (change) 9,832 14,195
Destination 875 875
Total Price $79,190 $76,650
Total Invoice $72,926 $70,655

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,290
Model Year20122011
ModelLS5-Series
Trim460550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V8400hp V8
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/40-19
Total Price$79,190$76,650
Adjustments for Features0-2,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,190$74,460
Total Invoice$72,926$70,655
Adjustments for Features0-2,019
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,926$68,636

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122011
ModelLS5-Series
Trim460550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Self-repairing paint$0 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear wheel steering $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,140$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,019

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122011
ModelLS5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in116.9 in
Length198.0 in193.1 in
Width73.8 in73.2 in
Height58.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,244 lb.4,376 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested182595%
Total Not Requested1005%
Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45YR19 tires400No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Active steering1000Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested257558%
Total Not Requested190042%

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 alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested50042%
Total Not Requested70058%

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